IB Spanish B (Studied as a foreign language)

Course Description

Grade(s): 11-12                        Level: IB SL or HL                        Credit(s): 2 in Spanish

Prerequisite(s): Spanish 2

This course is recommended for students with prior experience in the learning and use of Spanish as a foreign language.

Spanish B will provide students with the opportunity to communicate correctly and effectively in a range of situations and contexts, comprehension of the language and culture of Hispanic countries. IB Spanish B will
develop the student’s skills in listening, speaking, reading and writing through the study of a wide range of literary and nonliterary texts, tapes, movies and programs. A primary goal of this course is to develop the student´s ability
to comprehend and express ideas in Spanish. There is both a written and oral assessment in Spanish B. The IB examination at the end of the two year course is assessed externally. The oral assessment is based on class
activities and is moderated externally. Although SL and HL students will study a similar program, the HL level requires a more rapid rate of written and oral expression during the final assessment.