Course Overview
This twelve-lesson course aims to improve the Spanish language skills of students in Year/Grade 11 by focusing on the topic of Media. The students will learn how Spanish media plays a significant role in society, and how it contributes to shaping the knowledge, beliefs, and opinions of Spanish-speaking citizens around the world. The course includes a range of interactive activities, authentic materials, and engaging content to help students improve their reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills in Spanish.
Lesson 1: Introduction to Media
- Students will be introduced to the topic of media and its importance in Spanish-speaking societies.
- They will discuss various types of media, including television, radio, newspapers, magazines, and social media.
- Students will learn relevant vocabulary related to media.
Lesson 2: Spanish-Language Television
- Students will analyze a variety of Spanish-language television shows and discuss their impact on Spanish-speaking societies.
- They will practice using the present tense and expressing their opinions about television.
Lesson 3: Radio and Podcasts
- Students will listen to a Spanish-language radio program or podcast and discuss its content.
- They will learn vocabulary related to radio and podcasting.
- They will practice using the present tense to express their opinions about the program.
Lesson 4: Magazines and Newspapers
- Students will read an article from a Spanish-language magazine or newspaper and discuss its content.
- They will learn vocabulary related to news and journalism.
- They will practice using the past tense to summarize the article.
Lesson 5: Social Media
- Students will explore popular Spanish-language social media platforms and their impact on society.
- They will learn relevant vocabulary related to social media.
- They will practice using the present tense to express their opinions about social media.
Lesson 6: Advertising
- Students will examine various forms of Spanish-language advertising and how it influences consumers.
- They will practice using the present and past tense to express their opinions about advertising.
Lesson 7: Media and Politics
- Students will analyze the relationship between Spanish-language media and politics.
- They will learn vocabulary related to politics and public opinion.
- They will practice using the subjunctive mood to express their opinions about political issues.
Lesson 8: Film
- Students will watch a Spanish-language film and discuss its themes and messages.
- They will learn vocabulary related to film production and criticism.
- They will practice using the present and past tense to express their opinions about the film.
Lesson 9: Music
- Students will explore the role of music in Spanish-speaking cultures and analyze Spanish-language music lyrics.
- They will learn relevant vocabulary related to music.
- They will practice using the present tense to express their opinions about the music.
Lesson 10: Media and Globalization
- Students will examine the role of Spanish-language media in globalization.
- They will learn vocabulary related to international relations.
- They will practice using the future and conditional tense to express their opinions on the topic.
Lesson 11: Media and Society
- Students will explore how Spanish-language media shapes societal norms, values, and attitudes.
- They will learn vocabulary related to sociology and psychology.
- They will practice using the subjunctive and conditional mood to express their opinions about societal issues.
Lesson 12: Final Projects
- Students will work on a final project related to the topic of media.
- They will present their projects in Spanish and receive feedback from their classmates and the teacher.