6SPA

Year 11 6SPA – Spanish (NCEA L1)

Course Option Description

Head of Learning Area (HOLA): Mr G. Charton.

Why this course:
By studying Spanish, students gain insight into a rich history and a variety of cultures and societies that span the globe. Students will develop competency in the Spanish language, listening, reading, speaking and writing skills. This course builds on the four skills of reading, writing, listening and speaking French. This course provides a formal qualification in Spanish and is a prerequisite for Year 12 Spanish (7SPA). 

Course information:
This course develops the four main language skills: listening, speaking, reading and writing. Students hear and learn the Spanish language as it is spoken in both Spain and Latin America.

Throughout the course, the style remains conversational and learning is set to a backdrop of realistic and everyday situations. From introducing oneself to describing family and friends, this course provides students with the ability to socially converse in basic Spanish.

This course leads to:   
Level 2 Spanish (7SPA).


Prerequisites

It is encouraged that students either:
- complete at least two semesters of Spanish in junior school,
- or have prior exposure to the language,
- or enroll at the discretion of the Head of Learning Area (HoLA).

Assessment Information

This course is assessed using Achievement and/or Unit Standards. Please note exact standards are subject to change and individual assessment programmes may be provided in consultation with student and teacher.

Credit Information

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

Total Credits Available: 20 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 10 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 10 credits.

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
3
3
3
Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
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: 20
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0