Westlake Boys High School
Level 2 Spanish
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Ms C. Bader.
Level 2 Spanish
Y12 Spanish is designed for students who have completed Y11 Spanish 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 requires successful completion of Year 11 Spanish.
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
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.
External
NZQA Info
Spanish 2.1 - Demonstrate understanding of a variety of spoken Spanish texts on familiar matters
NZQA Info
Spanish 2.2 - Give a spoken presentation in Spanish that communicates information, ideas and opinions
NZQA Info
Spanish 2.4 - Demonstrate understanding of a variety of written and/or visual Spanish text(s) on familiar matters
NZQA Info
Spanish 2.5 - Write a variety of text types in Spanish to convey information, ideas, and opinions in genuine contexts
NZQA Info
Drama 2.5 - Examine the work of a playwright
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.
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