NCEA Level 1 Spanish
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Ms C. Currie.
Year 11 Spanish is an extension and consolidation of Years 9 and 10. Students will develop their understanding of how the Spanish language works by learning more complex language and grammar. The emphasis is on developing authentic communication skills, and in particular learning to understand and speak Spanish in real life situations. The four skills reading, writing, listening and speaking are continued at this level though a theme-based approach.
Language learning is closely linked to life and customs such as geography, cities and cultural festivals in Spanish-speaking countries.
By the end of Year 11, learners can interact with Spanish speakers in familiar social situations and cope with some less familiar ones. They can use basic language patterns spontaneously. They can show a willingness to experiment with the language and to read independently. They can write short passages and personal emails.
The themes will be directed by the curriculum and cover such areas as:
- Daily life
- Jobs and your future
- Diet and healthy lifestyle
- Travel and holidays
- My town/my favourite place
Level 1 Spanish is a prerequisite for Level 2 and Level 3 work in Years 12 and 13, and subsequently university study.
Recommended Prior Learning
It is recommended that students have completed Year 9 and Year 10 Spanish prior to sitting NCEA Level 1 Spanish. HOD approval is required if the student has not completed the Year 10 course.
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
There is a course contribution of $30 to cover digital resources.
Students are expected to supply their own stationary.
Pathway
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
This course is eligible for subject endorsement.
External
NZQA Info
Spanish 1.1 - Demonstrate understanding of a variety of spoken Spanish texts on areas of most immediate relevance
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Spanish 1.2 - Give a spoken presentation in Spanish that communicates a personal response
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Spanish 1.3 - Interact using spoken Spanish to communicate personal information, ideas and opinions in different situations
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Spanish 1.4 - Demonstrate understanding of a variety of Spanish texts on areas of most immediate relevance
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Spanish 1.5 - Write a variety of text types in Spanish on areas of most immediate relevance
Pathway Tags
Writer, Historian, Social Work, Translator, Journalist, Lecturer, Lawyer, Architect, Judge, Child Advocate, NZ Armed Forces, Traveller, Professional Singer/Dancer, Performer, Actor, Kapa Haka Tutor, Radio, Immigration Officer, Television, Politician, Tourism, Teacher, Linguist, Interpreter, Tourist Operator, Air Hostess, Airline Crew, Airport Worker, Hotel Manager, Import and Export Trader, Business person, Foreign Policy Officer, Workplace Relations Adviser, Intelligence Officer, Private Teacher/Tutor, Secondary School Teacher, Tertiary Lecturer, Tour Guide, Travel Agent/Adviser, Copywriter, Public Relations Professional, Radio Presenter, Television Presenter, Editor, Early Childhood Teacher, Primary School Teacher, Policy Analyst, Flight Attendant,