Studying Spanish in the Sixth Form helps to develop communication skills, teamwork and independence. The specification is designed to build on the knowledge, understanding and skills specified for GCSE. Many of the pupils at TWGGS go on to spend part of their education and/or career in Spain or Latin American countries. A sound knowledge of one or several languages is increasingly important for the future. Whatever choice of career pupils wish to embark upon, be it in the travel industry, media, business, working for an international organisation or in banking, the study of Spanish, in particular at A Level, will enhance their prospects. Teaching is shared by two members of staff in each year group, who use a variety of techniques and also encourage pupils to become independent learners and develop habits of listening and reading authentic resources. We aim to provide an additional conversation lesson with a native speaker to further develop their speaking skills. A LEVEL CONTENT AND EXAMINATION Theme 1: Being a young person in Spanish-speaking society ● Families and citizenship ● Youth trends and personal identity ● Education and Employment Theme 2: Understanding the Spanish-speaking world ● Regional culture and heritage in Spain and Spanish-speaking countries ● Media, art, film and music in the Spanish-speaking world Theme 3: Diversity and difference ● Migration and integration ● Cultural identity and marginalisation ● Cultural enrichment and celebrating difference ● Discrimination and diversity Theme 4: The two Spains: 1936 onwards ● El franquismo ● Post-Civil War Spain – historical and political repercussions ● Spain – coming to terms with the past? COMPONENT 1: Speaking - Weighting 30% ● Presentation and discussion of an Independent Research Project ● Discussion based on a stimulus card on one of the four themes studied COMPONENT 2: Listening, reading and translation - Weighting 50% ● Listening and reading comprehension tasks ● Translation from and into Spanish COMPONENT 3: Critical and analytical responses in writing - Weighting 20% ● Two essays: one based on a literary text and one based on either an additional literary text or a film Pupils will require a bilingual dictionary (approximately £25) and a vocabulary book (£9) and two grammar workbooks (£15). These may be funded through the 16-19 Bursary where appropriate. There will be an opportunity to visit Andalucia in Spain once during the two-year course (approximate cost £800-£900). Pupils are also offered the opportunity to attend valuable conferences in London (approximately £20).
*Also offered as an AS Level, spaces permitting Subject Requirements - 7 or higher in Spanish GCSE
About Education Provider
| Region | South East |
| Local Authority | Kent |
| Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| Gender Type | Girls |
| Address | Southfield Road, Tunbridge Wells, TN4 9UJ |
Studying Spanish in the Sixth Form helps to develop communication skills, teamwork and independence. The specification is designed to build on the knowledge, understanding and skills specified for GCSE. Many of the pupils at TWGGS go on to spend part of their education and/or career in Spain or Latin American countries. A sound knowledge of one or several languages is increasingly important for the future. Whatever choice of career pupils wish to embark upon, be it in the travel industry, media, business, working for an international organisation or in banking, the study of Spanish, in particular at A Level, will enhance their prospects. Teaching is shared by two members of staff in each year group, who use a variety of techniques and also encourage pupils to become independent learners and develop habits of listening and reading authentic resources. We aim to provide an additional conversation lesson with a native speaker to further develop their speaking skills. A LEVEL CONTENT AND EXAMINATION Theme 1: Being a young person in Spanish-speaking society ● Families and citizenship ● Youth trends and personal identity ● Education and Employment Theme 2: Understanding the Spanish-speaking world ● Regional culture and heritage in Spain and Spanish-speaking countries ● Media, art, film and music in the Spanish-speaking world Theme 3: Diversity and difference ● Migration and integration ● Cultural identity and marginalisation ● Cultural enrichment and celebrating difference ● Discrimination and diversity Theme 4: The two Spains: 1936 onwards ● El franquismo ● Post-Civil War Spain – historical and political repercussions ● Spain – coming to terms with the past? COMPONENT 1: Speaking - Weighting 30% ● Presentation and discussion of an Independent Research Project ● Discussion based on a stimulus card on one of the four themes studied COMPONENT 2: Listening, reading and translation - Weighting 50% ● Listening and reading comprehension tasks ● Translation from and into Spanish COMPONENT 3: Critical and analytical responses in writing - Weighting 20% ● Two essays: one based on a literary text and one based on either an additional literary text or a film Pupils will require a bilingual dictionary (approximately £25) and a vocabulary book (£9) and two grammar workbooks (£15). These may be funded through the 16-19 Bursary where appropriate. There will be an opportunity to visit Andalucia in Spain once during the two-year course (approximate cost £800-£900). Pupils are also offered the opportunity to attend valuable conferences in London (approximately £20).
*Also offered as an AS Level, spaces permitting Subject Requirements - 7 or higher in Spanish GCSE
