A Level Spanish

Course summary

Why should I study it? Students will study technological and social change, looking at the multicultural nature of Hispanic society. They will study highlights of Hispanic artistic culture, including a focus on Spanish regional identity and the cultural heritage of past civilisations. They will learn about aspects of the diverse political landscape of the Hispanic world. Students will explore the influence of the past on present-day Hispanic communities. Throughout their studies, they learn the language in the context of Hispanic countries and issues and influences which have shaped them. Course Content  Immigration (La inmigración)  Racism (El racismo)  Integration (La convivencia)  Jóvenes de hoy, ciudadanos de mañana (Young people today, citizens tomorrow)  Monarquías y dictaduras (monarchies and dictatorships)  Los movimientos populares (The working class movement)  Individual Research Project  Literary study – La casa de Bernarda Alba Language learning opens many doors and can be combined with many subjects (History, English, Law and business). It increases students’ employability in a competitive market. Languages give excellent access to careers in international organisations, the civil service, journalism and the media as well as specialist careers such as interpreting, teaching and translating.