Students will study a range of themes relating to Spain and Latin America, in order to develop an understanding of these countries. They will examine how key events in the past have influenced modern day life, and how these countries are meeting the challenges of the future, in addition to their contributions to literature and the arts. Students will study the language in greater depth, developing their grammatical knowledge and accuracy. In addition, each student will select a topic of personal interest, linked to the areas of study, conducting research, and subsequently presenting their findings as part of the final speaking exam. They are assessed across the four skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing.
GCSE Spanish grade 6 or above.
Year Thirteen: Paper 1: Listening, reading and writing (50%) Listening and reading comprehension tasks and translations into English and into Spanish. Paper 2: Writing (20%) Essays based on the literary text and film studied Paper 3: Speaking (30%) Discussion of a topic covered in the A Level course Independent Research Project; a short presentation, followed by a discussion of the research that the student has carried out relating to an aspect of the Spanish Speaking World.
About Education Provider
| Region | South East |
| Local Authority | West Berkshire |
| Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| Gender Type | Mixed |
| Address | Manor Crescent, Compton, Newbury, RG20 6AD |
Students will study a range of themes relating to Spain and Latin America, in order to develop an understanding of these countries. They will examine how key events in the past have influenced modern day life, and how these countries are meeting the challenges of the future, in addition to their contributions to literature and the arts. Students will study the language in greater depth, developing their grammatical knowledge and accuracy. In addition, each student will select a topic of personal interest, linked to the areas of study, conducting research, and subsequently presenting their findings as part of the final speaking exam. They are assessed across the four skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing.
GCSE Spanish grade 6 or above.
Year Thirteen: Paper 1: Listening, reading and writing (50%) Listening and reading comprehension tasks and translations into English and into Spanish. Paper 2: Writing (20%) Essays based on the literary text and film studied Paper 3: Speaking (30%) Discussion of a topic covered in the A Level course Independent Research Project; a short presentation, followed by a discussion of the research that the student has carried out relating to an aspect of the Spanish Speaking World.
