Course Outline and Objectives

Class: Spanish III

Tutor: Heydi B. Lopez

Primary Text:   En Espanol: Level 3, 2004 edition

Workbook:    Actividades para todos, Level 3

Publisher: McDougal Littell              

ISBN#:  text: 618-25068-9    workbook: 618-66153-0

Cost:   $ 69.93 (price varies based on supplier) text, $14.97 workbook                    

Where Available:  Tennessee Book Co; Amazon.com

Other books/materials, etc. required for class: Each student must bring a notebook, pen, folder and  an English to Spanish dictionary to every class. Internet access is strongly recommended since  occasional research assignments will also be given to the students.

***Parents are responsible for getting all texts and materials unless teacher specifies otherwise.

Yearly Tuition:  $288.00                         Copy/Lab Fees: $20.00 + $20 CD fee

With this tuition rate, I must have a minimum of  5 and maximum of  15 students.   

Overview of class: We will use a holistic approach to the Spanish language, with attention given to grammar, vocabulary, forming written and oral sentences, and the culture behind the language. Special attention will be place on building conversational skills.

Prerequisites for this class:  Successful completion of Spanish II course

Recommended Grade Level(s) for this class: 9th and up

Estimated Difficulty Level of course for average student:   

Easy       average        above average    highly challenging

Average study time for this class will be approximately 6 - 8 hours per week.

Additional comments:

-        Some Spanish will be spoken during class (50% of the time) in order to enhance classroom experience.

-        A grade for class participation will be given to each student as an incentive (1- 10 point system).

-        Vocabulary drills are essential to the course and they must be completed by the student on a weekly basis.

-        Oral presentation assignments will be given to students from time to time .