11SPAN

Spanish L1

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: D. Gemmell.

Spanish is a significant language in the world which is becoming both important and popular in New Zealand to learn. It is of special importance to New Zealand trade as it is a major language in Latin American countries. This course focuses on the four communicative skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing, in familiar contexts. Students will become confident enough to seek out opportunities and use Spanish. The course will highlight various cultures of Spanish-speaking countries.
This course can lead to: AFS Scholarships to live in a Spanish Country, greater job opportunities in: tourism, commerce, diplomacy, teaching, journalism or any career of your choice. Knowing Spanish will also help with learning specialist scientific vocabulary.


Recommended Prior Learning

Prerequisites: Level 1 Spanish is available to Year 11, 12 and 13 students. Preferably have studied Year 9 or Year 10 Spanish, or in consultation with the Teacher of Spanish.

Contributions and Equipment/Stationery

$30 Language Perfect Website subscription (optional)

Pathway

Career Pathways

Credit Information

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

Total Credits Available: 20 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 10 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 10 credits.

Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91972 v3
NZQA Info
Spanish 1.1 - Interact in spoken Spanish to share and respond to information, ideas, and opinions
Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91973 v3
NZQA Info
Spanish 1.2 - Communicate in Spanish for a chosen purpose
Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91974 v3
NZQA Info
Spanish 1.3 - Demonstrate understanding of written Spanish related to everyday contexts
Level: 1
Internal or External: External
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91975 v3
NZQA Info
Spanish 1.4 - Demonstrate understanding of spoken Spanish related to everyday contexts
Level: 1
Internal or External: External
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 20
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0