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WHY STUDY THIS SUBJECT?

Learning any language can be fun, deeply rewarding and equip you with a wide range of desirable, transferable skills.

As well as improving your language skills, you will learn how to express yourself clearly and cope with unfamiliar situations.

You will not only study the Spanish language, but also the culture and society of Spanish- speaking countries throughout the world.

There has never been a better time to learn Spanish. It is the third most spoken language in the world.

Foreign language skills are in demand by UK employers and the study of languages at A level is increasingly being seen as an advantage for applications to many different courses at the country’s leading universities.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

You will require a Grade 5 or higher in GCSE Spanish.

A positive approach, a willingness to talk (in Spanish!) and a desire to learn and practise are, of course, necessary for success.

SYLLABUS

YEAR 12

Social issues and trends:

  • Modern day and traditional values
  • Cyberspace
  • Equal rights

Political and artistic culture:

  • Modern idols
  • Cultural heritage
  • Regional identity

Grammar

Works: 1 film

Individual research project

YEAR 13

Social issues and trends:

  • Aspects of a Hispanic society
  • Multiculturalism
  • Immigration
  • Racism

Political and artistic culture:

  • Youth and monarchy
  • Popular movements
  • Republics and dictatorships

Grammar

Works: 1 film and 1 literary text

Individual research project

HOW WILL I BE ASSESSED AND EXAMINED?

The exam is split into two written papers and a spoken exam which will be taken at the end of year 13 as an A level.

Paper 1 Listening, Reading and Writing - 50%
Paper 2 Writing about a French film or literary text - 20%
Paper 3 Speaking – Presentation and discussion - 30%

FUTURE COURSES AND POSSIBLE CAREERS

The ability to speak Spanish will make you very attractive to future employers! It can offer opportunities to travel and to work and live abroad.

Teaching, hotel and leisure industries, tourism, banking, advertising, journalism, the airline industry, manufacturing and engineering are just some of the careers that favour an employee with another language.

There are many courses at universities that involve studying Spanish either on its own or as part of a combination with another subject. Many courses involve spending time in a Spanish speaking country.