Spanish Capstone Seminar
Capstone seminars in Spanish synthesize advanced skills through research projects and collaborative presentations.
Description : Serving as a capstone experience, this seminar invites advanced learners to synthesize their skills through research projects, presentations, and collaborative discussions. Emphasis is placed on original thought, cultural critique, and real‑world language application.
Category : ForeignLanguages
Age : 12+
Difficulty Level : Normal
Curriculum :
Module 1: Spanish Language Foundations
Section 1: Spanish Origins and Alphabets
- Lesson 1: Spanish Alphabet
- Module 1, Section 1, Lesson 1 Spanish Alphabet
- Lesson 2: Basic Pronunciation
- Module 1, Section 1, Lesson 2 Basic Pronunciation
Section 2: Greetings and Introductions
- Lesson 1: Formal and Informal Greetings
- Module 1, Section 2, Lesson 1 Formal and Informal Greetings
- Lesson 2: Self-Introductions
- Module 1, Section 2, Lesson 2 Self-Introductions
Section 3: Numbers, Dates, and Time Basics
- Lesson 1: Numbers 1-100
- Module 1, Section 3, Lesson 1 Numbers 1-100
- Lesson 2: Days, Months, and Basic Time Expressions
- Module 1, Section 3, Lesson 2 Days, Months, and Basic Time Expressions
Section 4: Essential Vocabulary for Daily Life
- Lesson 1: Common Nouns and Everyday Words
- Module 1, Section 4, Lesson 1 Common Nouns and Everyday Words
- Lesson 2: Everyday Phrases and Expressions
- Module 1, Section 4, Lesson 2 Everyday Phrases and Expressions
Section 5: Basic Language Structure
- Lesson 1: Simple Sentence Construction
- Module 1, Section 5, Lesson 1 Simple Sentence Construction
- Lesson 2: Understanding Subject-Verb Agreement
- Module 1, Section 5, Lesson 2 Understanding Subject-Verb Agreement
Module 2: Basic Grammar and Sentence Structure
Section 1: Noun and Article Fundamentals
- Lesson 1: Gender of Nouns
- Module 2, Section 1, Lesson 1 Gender of Nouns
- Lesson 2: Definite and Indefinite Articles
- Module 2, Section 1, Lesson 2 Definite and Indefinite Articles
Section 2: Verbs – Present Tense Introduction
- Lesson 1: Regular -AR Verbs
- Module 2, Section 2, Lesson 1 Regular -AR Verbs
- Lesson 2: Regular -ER and -IR Verbs
- Module 2, Section 2, Lesson 2 Regular -ER and -IR Verbs
Section 3: Adjectives and Agreement
- Lesson 1: Descriptive Adjectives Basics
- Module 2, Section 3, Lesson 1 Descriptive Adjectives Basics
- Lesson 2: Comparative Adjectives
- Module 2, Section 3, Lesson 2 Comparative Adjectives
Section 4: Prepositions and Conjunction Basics
- Lesson 1: Common Prepositions
- Module 2, Section 4, Lesson 1 Common Prepositions
- Lesson 2: Linking Sentences with Conjunctions
- Module 2, Section 4, Lesson 2 Linking Sentences with Conjunctions
Section 5: Question Formation and Negatives
- Lesson 1: Basic Question Words
- Module 2, Section 5, Lesson 1 Basic Question Words
- Lesson 2: Forming Negative Sentences
- Module 2, Section 5, Lesson 2 Forming Negative Sentences
Module 3: Essential Vocabulary for Everyday Communication
Section 1: Family and Relationships
- Lesson 1: Family Members Vocabulary
- Module 3, Section 1, Lesson 1 Family Members Vocabulary
- Lesson 2: Describing Relationships
- Module 3, Section 1, Lesson 2 Describing Relationships
Section 2: School and Education Context
- Lesson 1: Vocabulary from School Subjects
- Module 3, Section 2, Lesson 1 Vocabulary from School Subjects
- Lesson 2: Classroom Expressions and Instructions
- Module 3, Section 2, Lesson 2 Classroom Expressions and Instructions
Section 3: Food, Dining, and Shopping
- Lesson 1: Common Foods and Drinks Vocabulary
- Module 3, Section 3, Lesson 1 Common Foods and Drinks Vocabulary
- Lesson 2: Shopping and Basic Money Expressions
- Module 3, Section 3, Lesson 2 Shopping and Basic Money Expressions
Section 4: Health and Well-being
- Lesson 1: Basic Health Vocabulary
- Module 3, Section 4, Lesson 1 Basic Health Vocabulary
- Lesson 2: Expressions for Common Health Situations
- Module 3, Section 4, Lesson 2 Expressions for Common Health Situations
Section 5: Leisure and Hobbies
- Lesson 1: Vocabulary of Common Leisure Activities
- Module 3, Section 5, Lesson 1 Vocabulary of Common Leisure Activities
- Lesson 2: Exploring Cultural Hobbies
- Module 3, Section 5, Lesson 2 Exploring Cultural Hobbies
Module 4: Cultural Foundations in Spanish-speaking Countries
Section 1: Spanish-speaking World Overview
- Lesson 1: Geography and Countries Overview
- Module 4, Section 1, Lesson 1 Geography and Countries Overview
- Lesson 2: Distribution of the Spanish Language
- Module 4, Section 1, Lesson 2 Distribution of the Spanish Language
Section 2: Traditions and Celebrations
- Lesson 1: Major Festivals and Traditions
- Module 4, Section 2, Lesson 1 Major Festivals and Traditions
- Lesson 2: Case Study – La Semana Santa
- Module 4, Section 2, Lesson 2 Case Study – La Semana Santa
Section 3: Art, Music, and Literature
- Lesson 1: Introduction to Spanish Art
- Module 4, Section 3, Lesson 1 Introduction to Spanish Art
- Lesson 2: Basics of Spanish Music and Literary Expressions
- Module 4, Section 3, Lesson 2 Basics of Spanish Music and Literary Expressions
Section 4: Daily Life and Etiquette
- Lesson 1: Social Norms in Spanish-speaking Cultures
- Module 4, Section 4, Lesson 1 Social Norms in Spanish-speaking Cultures
- Lesson 2: Everyday Etiquette and Polite Expressions
- Module 4, Section 4, Lesson 2 Everyday Etiquette and Polite Expressions
Section 5: Historical Perspectives
- Lesson 1: Key Historical Milestones
- Module 4, Section 5, Lesson 1 Key Historical Milestones
- Lesson 2: Influence of History on Modern Language
- Module 4, Section 5, Lesson 2 Influence of History on Modern Language
Module 5: Practical Application and Real-world Communication
Section 1: Conversational Practice
- Lesson 1: Role-playing Common Scenarios
- Module 5, Section 1, Lesson 1 Role-playing Common Scenarios
- Lesson 2: Practicing Everyday Dialogues
- Module 5, Section 1, Lesson 2 Practicing Everyday Dialogues
Section 2: Listening Comprehension
- Lesson 1: Listening to Simple Spanish Conversations
- Module 5, Section 2, Lesson 1 Listening to Simple Spanish Conversations
- Lesson 2: Identifying Key Points in Spoken Spanish
- Module 5, Section 2, Lesson 2 Identifying Key Points in Spoken Spanish
Section 3: Basic Writing and Expression
- Lesson 1: Constructing Simple Paragraphs
- Module 5, Section 3, Lesson 1 Constructing Simple Paragraphs
- Lesson 2: Writing Informal Emails and Messages
- Module 5, Section 3, Lesson 2 Writing Informal Emails and Messages
Section 4: Presentation Skills in Spanish
- Lesson 1: Organizing a Short Presentation
- Module 5, Section 4, Lesson 1 Organizing a Short Presentation
- Lesson 2: Enhancing Delivery and Language Use
- Module 5, Section 4, Lesson 2 Enhancing Delivery and Language Use
Section 5: Capstone Project Preparation
- Lesson 1: Selecting a Project Topic and Research Fundamentals
- Module 5, Section 5, Lesson 1 Selecting a Project Topic and Research Fundamentals
- Lesson 2: Outlining, Collaborative Discussion, and Project Planning
- Module 5, Section 5, Lesson 2 Outlining, Collaborative Discussion, and Project Planning