Grants High School

Navajo Language I

 12324000
Course Description: This introductory course for non-speakers introduces the Navajo language (through the development of oral Language skills) and is aimed at the mastery of pronunciation and identification of the Navajo sound system by increasing vocabulary and simple conversation in Navajo.

1 year, 1 elective credit Grades 9-12

Prerequisite: None

Navajo Language II

 12334000 

Course Description: This part two introductory course for non-speakers will focus on the beginning of reading and writing of the Navajo language. The class will continue building skills towards mastery of the pronunciation and identification of the Navajo sound system through increasing vocabulary. 

1 year, 1 elective credit Grades 10-12

Prerequisite: Native American I Navajo Language

Acoma KERES I/II

12718001, 12728000

Course Description:  - Course supports, reinforces, and expands students’ knowledge of the Acoma Keres language.  Because students have already been exposed to their language at home as well as their culture, they understand at least the rudiments and structure of the language, and have a working vocabulary (to a greater or lesser degree). The Level I course will focus on the beginning of  Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking, with the study of  the Acoma Culture incorporated as well as history, and traditions of the community.  The Level II course will focus on building skills towards mastery of the pronunciation and identification of the Acoma Keres Language also building on their vocabulary continued from the Level I lessons, the course will also introduce conversation  and communication skills with the Acoma Keres language. This course must be taught in the target language.  

1 year, 1 elective credit.  Grade 9,10,11,12

Prerequisite: None

MULTICULTURAL STUDIES 

Course Description: Course will provide students with a variety of experiences that directly relate to family heritage and multicultural diversity found in New Mexico.  Students will participate in activities that assist in recognizing and understanding the dialectical differences found in New Mexico. This course will help students to understand variations in languages spoken, and help maintain a bridge in communications between generations.  Students will also learn techniques for using church records, family histories (both written and oral), and other public documents to discover their personal backgrounds through the study of family genealogies.

Grades 9, 10, 11, 12

1 Year, 1 elective credit

Prerequisite: None 

SPANISH I

12524000

Course Description- Spanish I will provide the student with a general introduction to the Spanish language: sound system, pronunciation, functional vocabulary related to everyday life, cultural information and basic grammatical structures. Emphasis will be on the acquisition of five skills: listening, speaking, reading,  writing and culture. Students will receive instruction that teaches a basic understanding of Spanish culture, vocabulary and grammatical concepts. 

Grades 9, 10, 11, 12

1 Year, 1 elective credit

Prerequisite: None 

SPANISH II

12534000

Course Description: Course continues to develop communicative skills.  There is wider use of Spanish not only in classroom management, but also in teaching concepts.  Emphasis is on sustained communication, both oral and written.  An appreciation of the culture of Spanish speaking countries is enhanced.

1 year, 1 elective credit.  Grades 10, 11, 12

Prerequisite: Spanish I

SPANISH III

12544000

Course Description: Course further refines, reinforces, and develops the skills and cultural awareness previously acquired in the first two levels.  A greater emphasis is placed on reading and on communicating orally and in writing.  The importance of Spanish in career fields continues to be emphasized.

1 year, 1 elective credit.  Grades 11, 12.  

 Prerequisite: Spanish II

SPANISH IV

12554000

Course Description:  Course is designed to parallel third year college level courses in this category build upon prior knowledge and develop students' ability to understand others and express themselves (in Spanish) accurately, coherently, and fluently in both formal and informal situations.  Upon completing these courses, students will develop a large enough vocabulary to understand literary texts, magazine/ newspaper articles, films and television productions, and so on. 

1 year, 1 elective credit

Prerequisite: Spanish III