ST. THOMAS AQUINAS SECONDARY SCHOOL 25 Corporation Drive Brampton ON, L6S 6A2 Phone: 905.791.1195 COURSE OUTLINE Department Name: Moderns Course Name: Course Code: Grade 12 Spanish, Level 4, University Preparation LWSDU1 Course Description: This course prepares students for university studies in Spanish. Students will enhance their ability to use Spanish with clarity and precision and will develop the language skills needed to engage in sustained conversations and discussions, understand and evaluate information, read diverse materials both for study and pleasure, and write clearly and effectively. Students will also have opportunities to add to their knowledge of the culture of Hispanic countries through the use of community resources and computer technology. Units: Repaso Unit 1: Recomiendo que… Unit 2: ¡Hagamos una excursión! Unit 3: ¡Hay que buscar empleo! Unit 4: ¡Voy a Venezuela! Corresponding Catholic Graduate Expectation Indicators for each Strand/Unit This course helps students to meet the Ontario Catholic School Graduate Expectations by having the student read, understand and use written materials effectively and demonstrate flexibility and adaptability. Assessment and Evaluation: Category Weightings Knowledge/Understanding Thinking Application Communication Weight 25% 25% 25% 25% Final Summative Assessments Term Work Course Culminating Exam Grade Distribution 70% 10% 20%