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.
External
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
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.