Alberta Education has provided numerous models for the study of a second language. Students at Westmount are required to begin their language study in middle school and may continue following a program of studies through high school. 

**We will be phasing out the 3 year program with the implementation of compulsory second languages up to grade 9.**

Three-Year Program of Studies in Spanish:

Spanish 20-3Y (5 credits)
Pre-requisite: Spanish 10
This course is the continuation of the Spanish 10 course. Students will build on their existing knowledge and acquire skills to use and communicate in the present, past and future tense. Some of the grammatical structures studied at this level are: present perfect, direct and indirect object pronouns, reflexive verbs, imperative verbs as well as the use of negative and positive expressions in the language. Students will also have the opportunity to enrich their experience by working on cultural and linguistic activities and projects that will encourage the use of the language in both written and verbal forms.

Spanish 30-3Y (5 credits)
Pre-requisite: Spanish 20
In this course, students should be able to utilize skills and knowledge acquired in the past two years to interpret texts, analyze media and communicate using oral and written work. At this level, students should be able to read, write and communicate basic ideas in Spanish. Some of the grammatical structures cover are: passive voice, subjunctive tense, the conditional verb, comparative superlatives and diminutive forms of different words and adjectives. Students will have the opportunity to practice their linguistic skills through skits, games and situational projects that are designed to help them practice and feel comfortable using the language. 

Nine-Year Program of Studies in Spanish:

Spanish 9  (grade 9 only)
Pre-requisite:  Spanish 8
In this course, students will have the opportunity to demonstrate listening, oral and written skills in different settings. They should be comfortable with vocabulary and grammatical structures learned in previous years. At this level, students are introduced to Spanish literature, culture and more advanced grammatical structures.

Spanish 10-7Y (5 credits)
Pre-requisite Spanish 9
This course is academically oriented. Independent and group work is encouraged and expected. Students will be challenged to develop their critical thinking skills and demonstrate their understanding through oral and written work. At this level, Students are encouraged to use their grammatical and linguistic skills to understand and manipulate the language while working on a literature study and a film study that is introduce and completed each term. One of the most exciting opportunities that students have at this level is to engage in volunteer opportunities that allow them to practice their written and linguistic skills while being active in the community.  

 Spanish 20-7Y (5 credits)
Pre-requisite: Spanish 10
In this course, students will explore Spanish language and culture in different environments and through different mediums. The purpose of the program is to provide students with opportunities to comfortably manipulate the Spanish language, allowing them to communicate in a practical and effective manner. Complex grammatical structures will be learned during the semester to broaden their vocabulary and to enhance their ability to express themselves at an intermediate to advanced level of communication. 

 Spanish 30-7Y (5 credits)
Pre-requisite:  Spanish 20
This course is designed to consolidate and increase intermediate and advanced skills in comprehension, speaking, reading, and writing. Students will be able to participate in conversations on a range of topics. They will also develop the ability to orally narrate and describe past and future events with a series of interrelated sentences. Creative and analytical writing will be improved by expanding vocabulary and increasing the use of grammatical structures. At this level, students will complete a three year novel and film study. In addition, students will be required to participate in different field trips that will allow them to practice their linguistic skills outside the classroom (real life situation) as mentors, tutors, and teachers.