Measurable Student Learning Outcomes
(Comprehension Level) In Reading Spanish: Demonstrate comprehension of the gist and numerous details of written:
1. Descriptions of objects, places, people and events;
2. Passages expressing feelings, opinions, emotional reactions, volition, doubt, and contingent situations;
3. Narrations of a series of events using the past tenses;
4. Authentic passages that are somewhat contextualized and that relate to topics containing subjective information and/or to current events. (CSLO - 1,2,3 and 4)
(Application Level) In Writing Spanish: using an appropriate amount of creativity, improvisation, and elaboration:
1. Describe objects, places, people, and events on topics containing subjective information;
2. Express feelings, opinions, emotional reactions and contingent situations;
3. Narrate a series of events using the past, present or future time frames;
4. Employ the writing process (e.g., organizing thoughts, composing, revising, proofreading). (CSLO - 2,3 and 4)
(Application Level) In Speaking Spanish: Using a moderate amount of creativity, improvisation and elaboration:
1. Describe objects, places, people and events;
2. Express feelings, opinions, emotional reactions, and contingent situations;
3. Narrate a series of events using the past, present or future time frames;
4. Initiate, respond and contribute to face-to-face conversations with some spontaneity using present and past tenses;
5. Give instructions or commands. (CSLO - 1,2,3 and 4)
(Analysis Level) In Listening to Spanish: from a speaker who uses natural pace and articulation, aurally comprehend the gist and some details of:
1. Descriptions of objects, places, people and events on topics containing subjective information;
2. Beliefs, feelings, opinions, emotional reactions, and situations involving volition, doubt, or contingencies;
3. Narrations of a series of events using past tenses. (CSLO - 1,2,3 and 4)
(Synthesis Level) CULTURE: Describe and exhibit initial understanding of cultural norms, values, beliefs, and regional variations within areas where Spanish is spoken/used. (CSLO - 1,2 and 3)