Mastering a foreign language is a wonderful gift. The Spanish A-level however, is more than learning a language deeply, as it delves into the History, the Culture and the Art of all Spanish speaking countries. Amongst many other topics, it explores pre-Columbian cultures like the Maya, Aztecs and the Incas, it presents artists (and performing artists) of the Spanish speaking world and it explores a huge array of food, festivals and traditions. It also looks at current issues like integration, immigration, politics and young people’s culture. During the course students will also have the opportunity to study in detail an exciting Spanish movie, with a seminar at the British Film Institute in the South Bank, and to read a thought-provoking literary work.
Grade 6 or above in GCSE Spanish. Grade 6 in English Language
Y12 Aspects of Hispanic society Artistic culture in the Hispanic world Study of one Movie: Volver by Pedro Almodóvar Y13 Aspects of political life in the Hispanic world Study of one Literary Work: La casa de Bernarda Alba by García Lorca How is it assessed? Paper1 Listening, Reading and Writing - 2 hours 30 minutes - 100 marks - 50% of A level Paper 2 Writing (one movie and one book) - 2 hours - 80 marks - 20% of A level - Paper 3 Speaking (1 photo card and Individual Research Project) - 21-23 minutes (including 5 minutes preparation time) - 60 marks - 30% of A level
About Education Provider
| Region | London |
| Local Authority | Hounslow |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Mixed |
| Address | Cecil Road, Hounslow, TW3 1AX |
Mastering a foreign language is a wonderful gift. The Spanish A-level however, is more than learning a language deeply, as it delves into the History, the Culture and the Art of all Spanish speaking countries. Amongst many other topics, it explores pre-Columbian cultures like the Maya, Aztecs and the Incas, it presents artists (and performing artists) of the Spanish speaking world and it explores a huge array of food, festivals and traditions. It also looks at current issues like integration, immigration, politics and young people’s culture. During the course students will also have the opportunity to study in detail an exciting Spanish movie, with a seminar at the British Film Institute in the South Bank, and to read a thought-provoking literary work.
Grade 6 or above in GCSE Spanish. Grade 6 in English Language
Y12 Aspects of Hispanic society Artistic culture in the Hispanic world Study of one Movie: Volver by Pedro Almodóvar Y13 Aspects of political life in the Hispanic world Study of one Literary Work: La casa de Bernarda Alba by García Lorca How is it assessed? Paper1 Listening, Reading and Writing - 2 hours 30 minutes - 100 marks - 50% of A level Paper 2 Writing (one movie and one book) - 2 hours - 80 marks - 20% of A level - Paper 3 Speaking (1 photo card and Individual Research Project) - 21-23 minutes (including 5 minutes preparation time) - 60 marks - 30% of A level
