Course Overview
This course develops the ability to debate issues orally and analyse extended texts in Spanish. It explores current events and global issues with a Spanish focus, preparing students to make the most of the growing global demand for second language skills and intercultural capabilities in both business and policy spheres.
Topics covered include:
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A range of topical readings and listenings on themes ranging from sustainability to Hispanic literature forms the basis of the course.
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Weekly tasks are based on these texts and videos and you need to come to class having engaged with them so you can contribute to debates and learn vocabulary.
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Grammar covered in class as per NZ curriculum levels 7/8 : imperative review, the subjunctive mode, passive voice and relative pronouns.
Tags covered include
The Teacher
Anna Pallares
0Students 2 Courses
Course Details
| Standard No * | Standard title | credit value | Internal/External |
| 91569 v1 | Give a clear spoken presentation in Spanish that communicates a critical response to stimulus material | 3 | Internal |
| 91570 v1 | Interact clearly using spoken Spanish to explore and justify varied ideas and perspectives in different situations | 6 | Internal |
| 91572 v1 | Write a variety of text types in clear Spanish to explore and justify varied ideas and perspectives | 5 | Internal |
| 91568 v2 | Demonstrate understanding of a variety of extended spoken Spanish texts | 5 | External |
| 91571 v1 | Demonstrate understanding of a variety of extended written and/or visual Spanish texts | 5 | External |
Learning Exchange
1.00 placement
OR Cost
$1725.01
