12SPN

Level 2 Spanish

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Ms C. Bader.

Level 2 Spanish Studies

Y12 Spanish Studies is designed for students who have completed Y11 Spanish studies or who have a good knowledge of the Spanish language and culture. Students will learn to interact and improve their listening skills in Spanish and they will be able to read and write texts on familiar matters. The culture of Spanish-speaking countries will be compared and contrasted with students’ cultural backgrounds.

For cultural studies there will be a visit to a Spanish restaurant, food tasting and a film study. 


Q: What do the assessments look like for this course?

A: You have two internal assessments and two external assessments.

  • Internal writing assessment (5 credits): Two short pieces of writing in Spanish with resources to be completed over the year in class. 
  • Internal speaking assessment (4 credits): Two minute speech presentation in Spanish. 
  • External listening exam (5 credits): Listen to three passages in Spanish and answer the questions in English. This takes place at the end of the year. 
  • External reading exam (5 credits): Read three texts in Spanish answer the questions in English. This takes place at the end of the year.



Course Overview

Term 1
2.5. Writing portfolio internal #1

Term 2
2.5. Writing portfolio internal #2
2.3. Interaction portfolio internal #1 (optional as extension)

Term 3
2.2. Speech Internal
2.3. Interaction portfolio internal #2 (optional as extension)

Term 4
Preparation for 2.1. Listening external and 2.4. Reading external

Entry Criteria

Entry into Level 2 Spanish Studies requires successful completion of Level 1 Spanish Studies.


Equipment/Stationery and Course Costs

This course makes significant use of digital learning material at various times during the year. It is advantageous for a student to have a laptop during these times. Some learning activities, including assessments, will not be able to be completed without a laptop. $52 course fee, which includes cultural activities and Education Perfect.

Pathway

Career Pathways

Credit Information

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

This course is eligible for NCEA Course Endorsement.

Total Credits Available: 23 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 10 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 13 credits.

Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91148 v3
NZQA Info
Spanish 2.1 - Demonstrate understanding of a variety of spoken Spanish texts on familiar matters
Level: 2
Internal or External: External
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91150 v2
NZQA Info
Spanish 2.2 - Give a spoken presentation in Spanish that communicates information, ideas and opinions
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91151 v3
NZQA Info
Spanish 2.4 - Demonstrate understanding of a variety of written and/or visual Spanish text(s) on familiar matters
Level: 2
Internal or External: External
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91152 v2
NZQA Info
Spanish 2.5 - Write a variety of text types in Spanish to convey information, ideas, and opinions in genuine contexts
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91217 v2
NZQA Info
Drama 2.5 - Examine the work of a playwright
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 4r
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 23
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 4
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

Disclaimer

Course selection does not guarantee a course will be available or that you have approval to take a course. Final course confirmation is in January and depends on your final results and in rare cases, staff availability.