Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Form 3 Curriculum (CSEC Preparation) - Spanish

This curriculum outline is based on the Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) CSEC Modern Languages syllabus, effective for examinations from May/June 2007. While specific details for Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Form 3 are not readily available, this information provides a general framework for CSEC Spanish preparation.

General Objectives:

Upon completion of this curriculum, students should be able to:

• Understand and respond to spoken Spanish from various sources.
• Communicate orally in Spanish in everyday situations.
• Exchange opinions and information.
• Express ideas and emotions.
• Read and understand written Spanish.
• Communicate effectively in written Spanish.
• Develop insights into Hispanic cultures, particularly within the Caribbean region.

Specific Objectives:

Students should be able to:

• Respond appropriately to spoken Spanish in common situations (e.g., questions, directions).
• Identify main points in conversations and passages.
• Use correct pronunciation and intonation when reading aloud.
• Understand and follow simple written instructions and statements.
• Answer questions based on dialogues, passages, reports, and visual stimuli.
• Communicate effectively in writing for various everyday scenarios.
• Give, request, and follow explanations, directions, and descriptions.
• Engage in conversations on familiar topics.
• Demonstrate oral communication skills acceptable to native speakers.
• Express ideas with appropriate linguistic accuracy.
• Write simple statements and information related to daily life and personal experiences.
• Express opinions and ideas in longer written formats (e.g., compositions, letters, dialogues).

Examination Format:

The CSEC Spanish examination consists of three papers:

• Paper 01 (Multiple Choice): 60 items assessing listening and reading comprehension.
• Paper 02 (Written): Four sections requiring written responses in Spanish and English, including situational responses, letter/composition writing, contextual announcements/dialogues, and reading comprehension.
• Paper 03 (Oral): Three sections evaluating oral proficiency through responses to situations, reading aloud, and guided conversations on specific topics.

Curriculum Content:

The syllabus is structured around functions, settings, topics, grammar, and vocabulary. Key topics include:

• Establishing and Maintaining Social Relationships (greetings, farewells, introductions, etc.)
• Giving, Seeking, and Responding to Information (identifying people and objects, describing, narrating, quantifying, locating, questioning, etc.)
• Expressing Opinions (agreement, disagreement, confirmation, denial, possibility, etc.)
• Expressing Emotions, Attitudes, and Other Responses (approval, happiness, liking, preference, surprise, hope, etc.)
• Connectives (time sequence, addition, reinforcing, similarity, introduction, summarizing, result, deduction, conclusion, explication, exemplification, contrast, replacement)

The syllabus also includes a list of Caribbean words in Spanish related to nature, countries and inhabitants, home and family, occupations, religion, society and politics, culture, and technology. This vocabulary is essential for understanding and communicating effectively within the Caribbean context.