Spanish

Course summary

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