10802111Occupational Spanish/(your profession)
Course Information
Description
Addresses the language and cultural needs of people in a given profession. Students memorize essential phrases, questions and responses that allow them to interact with native Spanish speakers in common job-related situations. The course focuses exclusively on understanding and using memorized phrases. Cultural issues specific to the job situation are explores. No previous experience in Spanish is necessary.
Total Credits
1
Course Competencies
  1. Communication/Connections: Develop oral skills within the occupational context (skill acquisition)
    Assessment Strategies
    by participating in the class and oral exams
    by participating in a role-play or skit
    by participating as a member of a group on an activity
    Criteria
    learner prepares for class by completing assignments
    learner practices by entering into class discussions
    learner practices by offering questions or comments during class
    learner attends class regularly
    learner arrives for class on time
    learner listens attentively during class
    learner responds accurately to questions and situations on oral exam
    role-play theme is appropriate to the assignment
    role-play appropriately represents the situation
    role-play contains appropriate phrases in logical sequence
    role-play is rehearsed sufficiently
    group member stays on task
    group member performs the individual duties assigned by the group
    group member shares ideas and information
    group member listens to other group members
    group member shows respect for other's ideas and opinions

  2. Communication/Connections: Develop listening skills within the occupational context (skill acquisition)
    Assessment Strategies
    by participating in the class and oral exams
    by participating in a role-play or skit
    by participating as a member of a group on an activity
    Criteria
    learner listens to Spanish spoken by the teacher and other students
    learner responds to Spanish spoken by the teacher and other students
    learner listens to audio material
    learner responds to audio material
    learner prepares for class by completing assignments
    learner enters into class discussions
    learner offers questions or comments during class
    learner attends class regularly
    learner arrives for class on time
    learner listens attentively during class
    learner responds accurately to questions and situations on oral exam
    role-play theme is appropriate to the assignment
    role-play appropriately represents the situation
    role-play contains appropriate phrases in logical sequence
    role-play is rehearsed sufficiently
    group member stays on task
    group member performs the individual duties assigned by the group
    group member shares ideas and information
    group member listens to other group members
    group member shows respect for other's ideas and opinions

  3. Culture/Connections: Discuss products and practices of Spanish-speaking culture within the occupational context (skill acquisition)
    Assessment Strategies
    in small and large group discussions
    Criteria
    learner enters into class discussions about cultural concepts
    learner offers questions or comments during class about cultural concepts
    learner investigates personal values about cultural concepts

  4. Communication/Connections: Communicate using scripted conversations in occupationally specific situations (skill application)
    Assessment Strategies
    through oral exams
    Criteria
    learner communicates effectively in specific occupational situations
    learner is comprehensible in Spanish
    learner uses correct Spanish vocabulary

  5. Communication/Connections: Communicate using memorized expressions in impromptu situations within the occupational context (skill application)
    Assessment Strategies
    through oral exams
    Criteria
    learner communicates effectively in specific occupational situations
    learner is comprehensible in Spanish
    learner uses correct and appropriate Spanish vocabulary and phrases

  6. Culture/Connections: Explain cultural products, practices, and perspectives of Hispanic culture within the occupational context (skill application)
    Assessment Strategies
    by preparing and giving a presentation on a cultural topic that relates to the occupation (orally and/or written)
    Criteria
    learner researches an occupationally appropriate cultural topic
    learner presents information in a style and tone consistent with the audience's level of interest and level of knowledge or understanding
    presentation purpose is clear
    introduction includes an overview of the main points
    main points are clear and concise
    each main point is proven using a variety of supporting material
    conclusion includes a summary of the main points
    learner introduces the visual aid appropriately
    learner uses the visual aid appropriately
    visual aid (including any words or pictures on the visual) is large enough to be seen by the audience
    learner speaks for at least five minutes or writes at least five pages about the topic
    learner answers questions about the topic