Epsom Girls Grammar School Epsom Girls Grammar School

Level 3 Spanish

13SPA
Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mrs K. Torrealba.

Recommended Prior Learning

NCEA Level 2 Spanish or equivalent.


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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 and challenge viewpoints and perspectives.

There will be opportunities to participate in the Spanish Immersion Day at school and participate in exciting National competitions such as the Stanza Debate and the Speech and Quiz evening.


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

Learning Areas:

Languages


Assessment Policy & Procedures


			
					
					Course Costs and Equipment/ Stationery requirements
										

$28 approximately Education Perfect highly recommended (one payment for all languages)
Optional: $23 ImmerseMe
$15 - $20 Spanish treat/ restaurant trip during the year, highly recommended
$15 Spanish competitions during the year, highly recommended
1x 2B8 hardcover exercise book.


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.