This is a 2-year linear course – exams will happen in listening, speaking, reading and writing at the end of Year 13. There is also the possibility of a school trip to Spain or a student exchange depending on numbers. In addition, the possibility of viewing a Spanish play.Aspects of Hispanic society • Modern and traditional values (Los valores tradicionales y modernos) • Cyberspace (El ciberespacio) • Equal rights (La igualdad de los sexos) Multiculturalism in Hispanic society • Immigration (La inmigración) • Racism (El racismo) • Integration (La convivencia) Artistic culture in the Hispanic world • Modern day idols (La influencia de los ídolos) • Spanish regional identity (La identidad regional en España) •Cultural heritage (El patrimonio cultural) Aspects of political life in the Hispanic world •Today's youth, tomorrow's citizens (Jóvenes de hoy, ciudadanos del mañana) •Monarchies and dictatorships (Monarquías y dictaduras) •Popular movements (Movimientos populares) At A Level, work continues on the four skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing. A more in-depth study of grammatical structures is undertaken, leading to increased confidence with the language and ability to manipulate the language for your own ends. Lessons are conducted mainly in the foreign language and a variety of topic areas are covered, in much greater depth than at GCSE level.
All students are required to have a minimum of 5 GCSEs. *This also includes achieving a grade 4 and 5 in GCSE English Language and English Literature and a grade 3 or above in GCSE Maths. Subject specific requirements: Minimum Grade 6 in GCSE Spanish. You must be prepared to speak the language; must be ready to listen to Spanish TV or radio daily; consider undertaking work experience / exchange abroad.; must be interested in watching the news and in sociology topics.
3 papers at the end of Year 13 ■ Component 1 (50% - 2 hours 30 mins written exam):listening/reading/writing – All based on the topics covered during whole course. – Listening – you’ll have control of recording, stop and start when you want. – Questions (listening and reading) will be a mix of written responses, true/false, summarising in Spanish. – Writing – Translation of passage (100 words) from Spanish into English and a passage from English into Spanish. (No dictionaries!) ■ Component 2 (20% - 2 hours): writing – 2 essays (approx. 300 words each) in French based on literary works studied – Choice of question for each book/film. – Critical and analytical response – no dictionaries or access to books and films ■ Component 3 (30% - 21-23 minutes): speaking – Part 1: response to a stimulus card (based on one of topics studied) – discussion. Questions asked by examiner and candidate. 5-6 minutes – Part 2: 2-minute presentation on research project, followed by 9–10-minute follow-up questions. Individual research project (preparation for Paper 3) - Towards the end of Year 12, you will start your own research project on something that interests you and relates to a country or countries where Spanish is spoken. It could be something cultural or something that has hit the headlines recently. ■ Chance develops your research skills, work independently outside of lessons ■ You’ll analyse and summarise your findings this during your final speaking exam in Year 13.
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| Region | London |
| Local Authority | Bromley |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Girls |
| Address | Beaverwood Road, Perry Street, Chislehurst, BR7 6HE |
This is a 2-year linear course – exams will happen in listening, speaking, reading and writing at the end of Year 13. There is also the possibility of a school trip to Spain or a student exchange depending on numbers. In addition, the possibility of viewing a Spanish play.Aspects of Hispanic society • Modern and traditional values (Los valores tradicionales y modernos) • Cyberspace (El ciberespacio) • Equal rights (La igualdad de los sexos) Multiculturalism in Hispanic society • Immigration (La inmigración) • Racism (El racismo) • Integration (La convivencia) Artistic culture in the Hispanic world • Modern day idols (La influencia de los ídolos) • Spanish regional identity (La identidad regional en España) •Cultural heritage (El patrimonio cultural) Aspects of political life in the Hispanic world •Today's youth, tomorrow's citizens (Jóvenes de hoy, ciudadanos del mañana) •Monarchies and dictatorships (Monarquías y dictaduras) •Popular movements (Movimientos populares) At A Level, work continues on the four skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing. A more in-depth study of grammatical structures is undertaken, leading to increased confidence with the language and ability to manipulate the language for your own ends. Lessons are conducted mainly in the foreign language and a variety of topic areas are covered, in much greater depth than at GCSE level.
All students are required to have a minimum of 5 GCSEs. *This also includes achieving a grade 4 and 5 in GCSE English Language and English Literature and a grade 3 or above in GCSE Maths. Subject specific requirements: Minimum Grade 6 in GCSE Spanish. You must be prepared to speak the language; must be ready to listen to Spanish TV or radio daily; consider undertaking work experience / exchange abroad.; must be interested in watching the news and in sociology topics.
3 papers at the end of Year 13 ■ Component 1 (50% - 2 hours 30 mins written exam):listening/reading/writing – All based on the topics covered during whole course. – Listening – you’ll have control of recording, stop and start when you want. – Questions (listening and reading) will be a mix of written responses, true/false, summarising in Spanish. – Writing – Translation of passage (100 words) from Spanish into English and a passage from English into Spanish. (No dictionaries!) ■ Component 2 (20% - 2 hours): writing – 2 essays (approx. 300 words each) in French based on literary works studied – Choice of question for each book/film. – Critical and analytical response – no dictionaries or access to books and films ■ Component 3 (30% - 21-23 minutes): speaking – Part 1: response to a stimulus card (based on one of topics studied) – discussion. Questions asked by examiner and candidate. 5-6 minutes – Part 2: 2-minute presentation on research project, followed by 9–10-minute follow-up questions. Individual research project (preparation for Paper 3) - Towards the end of Year 12, you will start your own research project on something that interests you and relates to a country or countries where Spanish is spoken. It could be something cultural or something that has hit the headlines recently. ■ Chance develops your research skills, work independently outside of lessons ■ You’ll analyse and summarise your findings this during your final speaking exam in Year 13.
