Why should I study Spanish? Students of Spanish will develop an understanding of the language in a variety of contexts and genres, and learn to communicate confidently, clearly and effectively. They’ll also develop an awareness and understanding of the contemporary society, cultural background, heritage and history of the countries or communities where Spanish is spoken. Foreign languages open up a new world of culture, literature and history. On a pragmatic note language ability will develop lots of different skills in which employers in all walks of life are very interested. What does the course look like? The course follows four general topics but they are wide and open ended topics which give scope for debate. The topics give students the opportunity to discuss new ideas, discover attitudes from other parts of the world and open their eyes to the wider world and history of Spain and Spanish speaking countries. • The evolution of the Spanish society • The political and art culture in Spanish speaking countries • Immigration and Spanish multicultural society • The Franco dictatorship and transition to a democracy