Spanish Writing Seminar

Course Description

This writing seminar is designed to help Spanish teachers enhance their presentational writing skills using the advanced placement global themes.  In an attempt to achieve this goal, participants will examine the various writing genres that most often appear in the Spanish L2 classroom setting: description, narration, exposition, argumentation, and academic writing.  Using a diverse body of literary and cultural readings as models, participants will analyze specific writing styles in an attempt to hone their own writing skills.  Special attention will be given to the AP Spanish Language and Culture Global Themes as a way to inspire student writing samples.  The ACTFL 5 Cs will also inspire participants to design lesson activities that can be used in their own curricular practice.  Conducted in Spanish by Dr. Michael Orlando.

What participants are saying about this course

"I liked the making of lesson plans and the expressive writing tasks. These activities helped me better understand the various styles of writing. I also enjoyed the topics for each of the readings. They caused me to consider some new perspectives on important topics."

Required Texts 

There is no required textbook for this course. All materials are digital and will be provided in the online course.

Course Delivery 

Online weekly learning modules, collaborative discussion boards and instructor feedback. This course is not self-paced. 

Students who matriculate into an Instructor-Facilitated course should adhere to the dates listed on the website. Final coursework should be submitted within one week after the course end date. Course extensions beyond one week are subject to a $50 fee.

About the Instructor

Dr. Michael Orlando, Instructor. Read more about Michael here.

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