OPPORTUNITY COLLEGE
ONLINE SPANISH DUAL CREDIT COURSE
Bluegrass Community and Technical College is making an online SPA 101(Elementary Spanish I) course (4 college credits)
available for dual credit to high school juniors and seniors through its Opportunity College program. Opportunity College
allows juniors and seniors to take courses for college credit while still in high school, at half the tuition rate!
SPA 101 will be available in a “College NOW!” format where students can enroll any day of the year and study at their
own pace, although the course must be completed within 150 days from the start date. Students must have access to a
computer with internet access and a speaker/microphone or headset. A course description is below:
This course is designed to introduce basic modes of communication in Spanish. The emphasis is on everyday
language which the students will learn by applying essential grammatical structures to vocabulary. Both listening
and reading comprehension are stressed. The eBook and online MySpanishLab provides instructional
assignments and self-correctional exercises.
What is the cost?
High school students pay only ½ the regular tuition rate, saving over $250 per course. Total cost for the SPA 101 course
is listed below:
•
•
Tuition (1/2 rate)
$242.00
MySpanishLab (eBook) 88.50
Total
$330.50
How do I enroll?
Students must meet the required minimum ACT score of >18 in reading or the equivalent SAT or COMPASS scores.
Students must also submit the information below to the Dual Credit Office at Bluegrass Community & Technical College
at the address listed on the bottom of this page:
•
•
•
•
BCTC application - this can be download at:
http://www.bluegrass.kctcs.edu/fileadmin/files_admissions/Admission_Application.pdf
Official high school transcript
Official ACT or SAT scores [the COMPASS exam can be scheduled in our Advising and Assessment Center on the
Leestown campus by calling (859)246-6220]
Letter of recommendation from high school guidance counselor, teacher or other high school administrator
Where can I find addition information and who do I contact for questions?
Visit our website at www.bluegrass.kctcs.edu/OpportunityCollege/ or email Rebecca Simms at
[email protected] or call at (859)246-6761. The mailing address for the Dual Credit office at BCTC is 164
Opportunity Way, Lexington, KY 40511-2623.
Hello Home School Families!
As many of you know, if your high school student plans to attend college, he will need at
least 2 years of a foreign language.
Though there are a handful of excellent programs
available to you, like Rosetta Stone, let me suggest an alternative option that rivals the
best of these programs and that will save money in the long run and help your child earn
high school and college credit simultaneously!
The Community College System in the state of Kentucky has developed an ONLINE SPA
101 course for high school students for dual credit (4 college credits). This revolutionary
course has been enthusiastically endorsed by the Kentucky Department of Education.
I am so excited to be a part of this endeavor and to serve as the instructor! So often I
get questions from concerned home school moms about their child's foreign language
learning.
They want their child to get real, live instructor feedback on their student's
speaking and writing skills--something they don't receive with dvd programs currently
available.
The best news is that the course is available ONLINE for your convenience....and your
child earns high school AND college credit at HALF the college tuition price!
Also, your
child may enroll at ANY time--he has 150 days to complete the course.
If
you
would
like
more
information,
please
visit
http://www.bluegrass.kctcs.edu/OpportunityCollege/ or contact Rebecca Simms at 859246-2623 or email her at [email protected].
[email protected].
Victoria Walker
859-846-9893 (h)
502-320-1067 (c)
You may also contact me at
Spanish 101
Instructor Contact
Instructor:
Victoria Walker
Email:
[email protected]
Phone:
859-846-9893
Coordinator:
502-320-1067
Josh Hoekstra 859-246-6311
Dr. Greg Feeney 859-246-6329
Assistant Dean:
¡Hola! My name is Victoria Walker. For the last 14 years I have been teaching at
Bluegrass Community and Technical College in Lexington. I received a BA in Spanish
from the University of Southern Indiana in 1986 and a Masters degree in Spanish
from the University of Kentucky in 1989. Also, I currently work as a proof reader
for several online Spanish labs. As a college student, I spent a summer living in
Mexico City and have since returned to Mexico several times.
I have traveled
extensively throughout the US, and I visited Europe after graduating from college.
Quite recently my daughter and I journeyed to El Salvador on a church mission trip.
I have been home educating my four children for 11 years now. Also I teach Spanish
at Midway College, as well as to a group of elementary and high school students at
Capital Area Christian Homeschoolers Enrichment Program in Frankfort.
It is my
pleasure to help you learn Spanish, and I am really excited about and look forward to
a great class with you!
Español:
Your Ticket
to Success!
Spanish is the fourth most commonly spoken language in the world with over 400
million speakers worldwide. Modern trends show that more people are studying
Spanish than any other language.
With grammatical structures, vocabulary roots, and phonetics similar to English,
Spanish is one of the easiest languages to learn. Moreover, learning Spanish will
actually improve your English language skills!
Having a working knowledge of Spanish will increase your future job marketability.
Because Hispanic consumers are the fastest growing market segment in the United
States, employers are on the look out for potential employees who speak at least some
Spanish. There is an ongoing and increasing demand pretty much across the board in
areas such as: the medical profession, equine and agricultural fields, education, law
enforcement, business, retail, government, and the list goes on! Indicating on your
resume that you have a working knowledge of Spanish will attract attention.
Learning Spanish will broaden your cultural awareness--from art and music to
literature and cinematography.
Combining your knowledge of Spanish and travel abroad will enhance your travel
experiences allowing you to actively engage in another culture, from reading menus
and signs to making a purchase at a local market.
Studies show that learning and using two different languages decreases dementia
and/or your chance to develop it! Learning Spanish will stimulate mental capabilities,
improve your memory, foster creativity, and in a nutshell, make you smarter!