Level 3 Spanish
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Mrs K. Torrealba.
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Year 13 Spanish: 'Global contexts'
This course aims to continue Spanish and extend students in the skills of reading, listening, speaking and writing and to prepare students for NCEA Level 3.
The overall theme of the course is “Global contexts” and will include coverage of relevant global topics e.g., immigration.
The study of grammar will be an integral part of the programme and the study of cultural aspects will not be a separate section in the course.
By the end of Year 13 Spanish, students will be able to express and justify their opinions on a number of topics such as global matters, current events, arts and culture in Spanish-speaking countries, history of Spain and Latin American countries. They will also be able to evaluate viewpoints and perspectives.
You will have the opportunity to participate in the Spanish Immersion Day at school and participate in exciting National competitions such as the Stanza Debate and the Speech.
Course Overview
Term 1
El mundo: world issues
La convivencia y los jóvenes de hoy: different cultures living together, volunteering
Term 2
Monarquias y dictaduras: the Spanish Civil War
Las artes: literature, visual arts, music, street art
Term 3
El medio ambiente
Film study
Term 4
Preparing for external exams
Recommended Prior Learning
NCEA Level 2 Spanish or equivalent.
Course Costs and Equipment/ Stationery requirements
$27.75 Education Perfect highly recommended (one payment for all languages)
Optional: $23 ImmerseMe
$15 - $20 Spanish treat/ restaurant trip during the year, highly recommended
$15 - $20 Spanish competitions during the year, highly recommended
1x 2B8 hardcover exercise book.
Description | Type | Value |
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Education Perfect | Voluntary | $27.75 |
$27.75 |
Pathway
Work opportunities worldwide are enhanced by knowledge of Spanish. It is the chosen second language of many people in the world and native speakers number well over 425 million in more than 23 countries. Spanish is spoken by a third of the world's population in all corners of the globe and is the chosen second language of many more. It is essential for travel, exchanges and work opportunities in Latin America, Spain and many parts of the United States. It is one of the official languages of the United Nations.
Future areas of use are vast: University study, exchange and scholarship opportunities, post-graduate study at Hispanic universities, medical study in specialist areas, international law, foreign correspondent, publishing, export-import, diplomatic service, music and art, education, tourism and hospitality, volunteer programmes in Latin America and Africa.
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
This course is eligible for subject endorsement.
This course is approved for University Entrance.
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NZQA Info
Spanish 3.1 - Demonstrate understanding of a variety of extended spoken Spanish texts
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Spanish 3.2 - Give a clear spoken presentation in Spanish that communicates a critical response to stimulus material
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Spanish 3.3 - Interact clearly using spoken Spanish to explore and justify varied ideas and perspectives in different situations
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Spanish 3.4 - Demonstrate understanding of a variety of extended written and/or visual Spanish texts
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Spanish 3.5 - Write a variety of text types in clear Spanish to explore and justify varied ideas and perspectives
Approved subject for University Entrance
Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 24
Only students engaged in learning and achievement derived from Te Marautanga o Aotearoa are eligible to be awarded these subjects as part of the requirement for 14 credits in each of three subjects.
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Disclaimer
We aim to enable every student to have the course that they prefer, however, some courses have limited places or pre-requisits that may restrict the student's choice.