11SPAN

Spanish L1

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: D. Gemmell.

Course Highlights: Spanish is a globally significant language, increasingly important and popular in New Zealand. Its relevance is underscored by New Zealand's growing trade relationships with Latin American countries, where Spanish is the primary language. This course emphasises the development of four key communicative skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing, within familiar contexts. Students will gain the confidence to actively seek and utilise opportunities to use Spanish. Additionally, the course will explore the diverse cultures of Spanish-speaking countries, enriching students' understanding and appreciation of the language.

 

Vocational Pathway: Creative Industries, Social and Community Services, Services Industries.

 

This course can lead to: Level 2 course. 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.

 

For more information, please see Teacher in Charge of Spanish, Ms Gemmell.


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: 15
Internal Assessed Credits: 5
External Assessed Credits: 10
Optional Credits Available: 5
Optional Internal Assessed Credits: 5
Optional External Assessed Credits: 0
Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
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: 15
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

Optional Assessments

This standard is offered optionally in consultation with your teacher.

Optional 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

This is an optional assessment opportunity that will be offered to students who are working 


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