13SPA

Level 3 - Spanish

Course Description

This course offers students an opportunity to extend their knowledge and interest in Spanish language and culture. The emphasis will be placed on using the language to communicate at a deeper level on the topics studied. Students’ competence in the four language skills will be developed and they will acquire a rich and interesting vocabulary in a number of topic areas.

NCEA Level 3 Spanish is based on Level 8 of the New Zealand Curriculum. The language studied will be drawn from a number of topics including:

  • Global environmental issues
  • Human rights
  • Technological innovation
  • Spanish literature and culture
  • Cinema
  • Immigration and racism
  • Family and society
  • Politics

Listening and reading comprehension, and writing and speaking skills will be further developed. The student's ability to present arguments, discuss problems and to express themselves imaginatively will be fostered. Greater emphasis is placed on independent reading in Spanish.

Pre-requisites

Students should have completed the Level 2 course, and gained Achieved or better in each of the four skills areas.

Course Specific Costs

$35 - workbook
$15 (approximately) - cultural activities

Credit Information

You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.

Total Credits Available: 24
Internal Assessed Credits: 14
External Assessed Credits: 10
Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91568 v2
NZQA Info

Spanish 3.1 - Demonstrate understanding of a variety of extended spoken Spanish texts


Level: 3
Internal or External: External
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0 *
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91569 v1
NZQA Info

Spanish 3.2 - Give a clear spoken presentation in Spanish that communicates a critical response to stimulus material


Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0 *
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91570 v1
NZQA Info

Spanish 3.3 - Interact clearly using spoken Spanish to explore and justify varied ideas and perspectives in different situations


Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 6
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0 *
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91571 v1
NZQA Info

Spanish 3.4 - Demonstrate understanding of a variety of extended written and/or visual Spanish texts


Level: 3
Internal or External: External
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0 *
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91572 v1
NZQA Info

Spanish 3.5 - Write a variety of text types in clear Spanish to explore and justify varied ideas and perspectives


Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0 *
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 24
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

Approved subject for University Entrance

Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 24

Disclaimer

Specific course content may change from what has been advertised in order to remain current and meet students' needs. 

The school has the right to make the best decision based on both staffing, and overall student interest, when preparing the final timetable.