Spanish
Course summary
The Spanish A Level course offers stimulating and rich contents to enable students to develop their linguistic skills, alongside their understanding of the culture and society of countries where Spanish is spoken. Students will study technological and social change, looking at the multicultural nature of Hispanic society. They will study highlights of Hispanic artistic culture, including a focus on Spanish regional identity and the cultural heritage of past civilizations. They will learn about aspects of the diverse political landscape of the Hispanic world. Students will explore the influence of the past on present-day Hispanic communities. Throughout their studies, students learn the language in the context of Hispanic countries and issues and influences which have shaped them. Students will develops their essay-writing skills through the study of a novel and film, and they will have the opportunity to carry out an Independent Research Project (IRP) as part of their speaking examination.
Entry Requirements
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| Requirement | Rule | You |
|---|---|---|
Spanish | Grade 6 in Spanish | — |
English Language | Grade 5 in English Language | — |
English Literature Alternative route | Grade 5 in English Literature | — |
Mathematics | Grade 5 in Mathematics | — |
As published by the school
Candidates must have both Maths and English Language or English Literature GCSE at Grade 5 or above, and also fulfil the entry criteria for their chosen subject courses: GCSE Spanish Grade 6 or above.
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Assessment
Two written examinations, and one speaking assessment, at the end of Year 13. Paper one: Listening, Reading and Writing (50% or overall qualification). This exam assesses current trends and issues in Hispanic society, and artistic culture and aspects of political life in the Spanish-speaking world. Paper two: Writing (20%). This exam assesses knowledge of one text and one film, or two texts, from a set list. Paper three: Speaking (30%). Students are assessed over a 20-minute period.
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