Spanish
Course summary
The British Council has made Spanish it stop priority language for Britons. Essential for work and travel in the US, Spanish is also a language that opens up a window to the past and widens our opportunities for the future. This is your opportunity to delve into the culture, ask questions about its diversity and learn to discuss your point of view. The perfect course to complement a science heavy course or to enhance your humanities combination. Languages at A Level are highly regarded by universities due to its balance between linguistics and a wide breadth of knowledge. The course is divided into four themes which are tested in the reading and listening papers. • Aspects of Hispanic Society: Modern and traditional values; cyber-space; equal rights • Multiculturalism in Hispanic society: Immigration; racism and integration • Artistic culture: Modern day idols; Spanish regional identity; cultural heritage • Aspects of political life: Today’s youth, tomorrow’s citizens; monarchies, republics and dictatorships; popular movements. Film and literature - the essay aspect of the course will focus on one film and one text which we will investigate and learn to write about themes, cultural relevance as well as evaluating how enjoyable the pieces are. Speaking will be covered through an Independent Research Project which will be on a topic of your choice. You can spend some time investigating an aspect of the Hispanic world. Whilst this is done independently you will receive appropriate support.
Entry Requirements
Checked against your grades — every rule traces to the school's published source.
| Requirement | Rule | You |
|---|---|---|
GCSE qualifications | 5 gcse qualifications at grade 4.0 or above | — |
Spanish | Grade 7 in Spanish | — |
English Language | Grade 4 in English Language | — |
English Literature Alternative route | Grade 4 in English Literature | — |
As published by the school
• 5 grades 9-4 • Grade 7 in Spanish • Grade 4 in English Language or Literature
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Assessment
• Paper 1: Listening, Reading & Translation from and into target language • Paper 2: Written paper on one book and one film or two books • Paper 3: Speaking on your chosen research area and one theme • You will develop and build on skills learned at GCSE. • Achieve a sound basis for further study. • Gain an insight into another culture and society. • Widen your degree and employment prospects.
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