Albany Senior High School/Coursebook/3SPA

What is this course about?


This is the communication's age and languages are the heart of the communication. With over 400 millions speakers in 28 countries, Spanish is the fourth most commonly spoken language in the world.

If you want to be competitive in your career, travel overseas on your OE, be able to communicate with people from different countries,, enjoy being bilingual, experience exotic food, different cultures, then Spanish is the subject for you.

We will aim at developing the four language skills to a Personal Independence level and also understanding the Spanish way of life. We will be looking at Advertising, Music and Media in Spain, a more in-depths look at its Social and Cultural life as well as focusing on Currents Events.

Students interested in Scholarship Spanish will have the opportunity to explore past papers, spend time with our Spanish assisstant to expand on their oral skills and have workshops catering for Level 4 Spanish.

Students interested in going to Spain will also have the opportunity to get involved organising a trip to Spain.

What will I learn?
You will:


 * express opinions about daily life and current trends in Spain (role of men and women, current affairs, health, education)
 * interpret selected and adapted media (newspapers, magazines, television, movies and popular music)
 * discuss socio-economic concerns in Latin America and Spain ( immigration, gypsies, political strife)
 * read poems, short stories and books from well-known Spanish authors
 * explore the life and paintings of Salvador Dali and Pablo Picasso
 * explore the magic of th dance 'flamenco', its history and current status in Spain
 * research environmental issues in Latin America
 * debate controversial themes (bull fighting, running with the bulls, monarchy)

What sorts of things will I do?
We will:


 * focus on the languge, the culture the history and current affairs in Spain through keeping an e-portfolio, connecting with other Spanish-speaking students in the community and guest visitors
 * interschool debate with other New Zealand students at KIng's College
 * watch Spanish TV and movies and discuss them by comparing trends
 * spend a day at the University of Auckland exploring pathways and careers involving Spanish
 * create and act role plays with your fellow students and the Spanish assistant
 * make and taste food from Spain
 * use gadgets such as virtual comic strips, Voki, virtual chat to enchance your speaking skills
 * read monthly magazines from Spain

What standards can I enter?
Assessment: You will be in charge of your learning and assessments. You will manage your learning by keeping evidence of your learning. No further assessment opportunities will be offered for this course. Milestones and due dates for your internal assessment will be negotiated with your teacher and advertised in the [https://www.google.com/calendar/render?pli=1 Assessment Calendar 2012. ]

Scholarship opportunities
Students interested in Scholarship Spanish will have the opportunity to explore past papers, spend time with our Spanish assistant to expand on their oral skills and have workshops catering for Level 4 Spanish.