Level 3 Spanish
13SPN Course DescriptionTeacher in Charge: Ms C. Bader.
Entry CriteriaEntry into Level 3 Spanish Studies requires successful completion of a Level 2 course in Spanish Studies.
Students will learn to interact with each other in Spanish and improve their listening skills in the language. They will also 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.
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 (3 credits): Three 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
3.5. Writing portfolio internal #1
Term 2
3.3. Interaction portfolio #1 (optional as extension)
3.5. Writing portfolio internal #2
Term 3
3.2. Speech Internal
3.3. Interaction portfolio #2 (optional as extension)
Term 4
Preparation for 3.1. Listening external and 3.4. Reading external
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 for course fee, which includes cultural activities and Education Perfect.