Junior Cycle Spanish is a 3-year course. The syllabus in Spanish is a communicative one organised around the needs, expectations and interests which pupils bring to the foreign language classroom. 

 

Strands of learning:

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• Communicative Competence: Developing skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing.

• Language Awareness: Understanding grammar, vocabulary, and language structures.

• Socio-Cultural Knowledge and Intercultural Awareness: Exploring Spanish-speaking cultures and fostering intercultural understanding.

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Assessment Components

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• Written Exam: Tests vocabulary, grammar, written, aural, and comprehension skills.

• Classroom-Based Assessments (CBAs):

  • Oral Communication: Demonstrating skills of oral production and interaction.

  • Student Language Portfolio: Developing a language portfolio with written texts, projects, learning logs, and reflections.

  • Assessment Task: Reflecting on the experience with the CBAs.

• Advantages of Learning Spanish

  • Cognitive Benefits: Enhances problem-solving, multitasking, creativity, and pattern recognition.

  • Cultural Awareness: Promotes appreciation and respect for diverse values, beliefs, and traditions.

  • Improved Communication Skills: Enhances verbal skills and overall communication abilities.

• Job Opportunities with Spanish Language Skills

  • Translation and Interpretation: Translating written content or interpreting spoken language.

  • Teaching: Becoming a Spanish teacher or professor.

  • Business: Working in international business, sales, marketing, or customer support.

  • Healthcare: Serving as a medical interpreter or bilingual healthcare provider.

  • Tourism and Hospitality: Working in tourism, travel agencies, or hotels.

  • Government and Legal Fields: Roles in government agencies or legal services.

  • Media and Journalism: Working as a journalist or content creator