Why study this subject? The further study of a language covers a stimulating range of topics, offers fascinating insights into other cultures and inculcates valuable study skills, as well as developing indispensable communication skills. Spanish is one of the most widely spoken languages in the world; its further study will allow you to deepen your understanding of a wide range of Hispanic cultures and enable you to engage with one of the most thriving and wide-ranging economic communities in the world, thus opening innumerable doors for professional development in a range of careers. A Level Course content topics: Aspects of Hispanic society • Modern and traditional values • Cyberspace • Equal rights Multiculturalism in Hispanic society • Immigration • Racism • Integration Artistic culture in the Hispanic world • Modern day idols • Spanish regional identity • Cultural heritage Aspects of political life in the Hispanic world • Today's youth, tomorrow's citizens • Monarchies and dictatorships • Popular movements Grammar Works (students must study one film and one text) Individual research project
The minimum qualification for entry into the Sixth Form at the School is 8 full course GCSE passes. The 8 passes must include English, Mathematics and a science at GCSE. Four of the passes must be at grade 7 or above and another four must be at grade 6 or above. For iGCSEs graded A* to G, grade A is equivalent to a 7 and A* is equivalent to an 8 or 9.
Paper 1: Listening, reading and writing (40% of A Level) This exam lasts 2 hours 30 minutes and assesses knowledge of the topics and grammar. Students will have to listen to spoken passages and read texts and produce written responses to comprehension questions. They will also have to produce translations into Spanish and English. Paper 2: Writing (30% of A Level) This exam lasts 2 hours and assesses one text and one film or two texts from the lists in the specification and grammar. Paper 3: Speaking (30% of A Level) This exam lasts 21—23 minutes and assesses one sub-theme from the topics studied and the student’s individual research project. The students will have to engage in a topic discussion based on stimulus cards and then carry out a presentation and follow up discussion about their individual research project.
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| Region | London |
| Local Authority | Kingston upon Thames |
| Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| Gender Type | Girls |
| Address | Richmond Road, Kingston upon Thames, KT2 5PL |
Why study this subject? The further study of a language covers a stimulating range of topics, offers fascinating insights into other cultures and inculcates valuable study skills, as well as developing indispensable communication skills. Spanish is one of the most widely spoken languages in the world; its further study will allow you to deepen your understanding of a wide range of Hispanic cultures and enable you to engage with one of the most thriving and wide-ranging economic communities in the world, thus opening innumerable doors for professional development in a range of careers. A Level Course content topics: Aspects of Hispanic society • Modern and traditional values • Cyberspace • Equal rights Multiculturalism in Hispanic society • Immigration • Racism • Integration Artistic culture in the Hispanic world • Modern day idols • Spanish regional identity • Cultural heritage Aspects of political life in the Hispanic world • Today's youth, tomorrow's citizens • Monarchies and dictatorships • Popular movements Grammar Works (students must study one film and one text) Individual research project
The minimum qualification for entry into the Sixth Form at the School is 8 full course GCSE passes. The 8 passes must include English, Mathematics and a science at GCSE. Four of the passes must be at grade 7 or above and another four must be at grade 6 or above. For iGCSEs graded A* to G, grade A is equivalent to a 7 and A* is equivalent to an 8 or 9.
Paper 1: Listening, reading and writing (40% of A Level) This exam lasts 2 hours 30 minutes and assesses knowledge of the topics and grammar. Students will have to listen to spoken passages and read texts and produce written responses to comprehension questions. They will also have to produce translations into Spanish and English. Paper 2: Writing (30% of A Level) This exam lasts 2 hours and assesses one text and one film or two texts from the lists in the specification and grammar. Paper 3: Speaking (30% of A Level) This exam lasts 21—23 minutes and assesses one sub-theme from the topics studied and the student’s individual research project. The students will have to engage in a topic discussion based on stimulus cards and then carry out a presentation and follow up discussion about their individual research project.
