IB Spanish B
Course Description
Grade(s): 11-12 Level: IB SL or HL Credit(s): 2 in Spanish
Prerequisite(s): Spanish II
This course is recommended for students with prior experience in the learning and use of the Spanish language.
Spanish B will provide students with the opportunity to communicate correctly and effectively in a range of situations and contexts, as well as to encourage the 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 non-literary texts, tapes, movies and programs. A primary goal of this course is to develop the student ability to able to comprehend and clearly express ideas in Spanish. Social, cultural and academic objectives are presented in a balanced manner. There is both a written and oral assessment. 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 aural expression during the final assessment.