Spanish

Course summary

The course will allow you: • To develop and build on the language and communication skills acquired at GCSE. • To gain an insight into another culture and society. • To enhance employment prospects. • To facilitate foreign travel. The course should help students to: • develop an interest in, and enthusiasm for language learning • develop an understanding of the language in a variety of contexts and genres • communicate confidently, clearly and effectively in the language for a range of purposes • develop an awareness and understanding of the contemporary society, cultural background and heritage of countries or communities where Spanish is spoken • explore language and culture through analysis of cinema and literature from Spanish speaking countries • acquire knowledge, skills and understanding for practical use, further study and/or employment • take their place in a multilingual global society. Year 12 Modern and Traditional values in Spain and Latin America • The changing nature of the family • Attitudes towards marriage and divorce • The influence of the Catholic Church Cyberspace • The importance of the Internet in modern society • The influence of smart-phones • Social media Gender Equality • Women in the workplace • Machoism and Feminism • The rights of the LGBT+ community Pop culture in Spain and Latin American • The influence of singers and musicians • The influence of TV and cinema in these societies • The influence of models on young people Artistic culture in the Hispanic-speaking world • The pre-Columbian heritage of Latin America • Art & architecture • The diversity of music and dance Regional Identity in Spain • Traditions and customs of the regions • Gastronomy • Regional languages Weekly grammar lessons In the summer term, students will begin to study a Spanish text and a Spanish film. This will continue into year 12.