Spanish

Aims of the course: 

  • What knowledge will students gain?
    Students will develop an in-depth understanding of the language, culture, society and politics of the Spanish-speaking world. 
  • What skills will students develop?
    Students will improve their listening, speaking, reading and writing skills in Spanish, enabling them to communicate confidently and accurately in a wide range of contexts.  
  • What personal qualities will students develop?
    Students will develop critical thinking, analytical skills, intercultural awareness, independence and research skills through the study of literature, film and an individual research project.  

Content: 

Students study: 

  • Social issues and trends in Spanish-speaking society 
  • Political and artistic culture in the Hispanic world 
  • A literary text and a film (or two literary texts) 
  • Grammar and translation skills 
  • An Individual Research Project (IRP) 

Curriculum map 

Year  Curriculum overview  Assessment 
12 
  • Modern and traditional values 
  • Cyberspace 
  • Equal rights 
  • Influence of idols 
  • Regional identity in Spain 
  • Cultural heritage 
  • Literary text and film study 
 Paper 1: Listening, Reading and Writing 

  • 2 hours 30 minutes 
  • 100 marks 
  • 50% of A Level 

Paper 2: Writing 

  • 2 hours 
  • 80 marks 
  • 20% of A Level 

Paper 3: Speaking 

  • 21–23 minutes (including discussion of IRP) 
  • 60 marks 
  • 30% of A Level 
13 
  • Immigration 
  • Racism and integration 
  • Today’s youth and citizens 
  • Monarchies and dictatorships 
  • Popular movements 
  • Individual Research Project 
  • Literary text and film study 

 

Career opportunities (What can this qualification lead to) 
  • Defence (GCGQ, RAF and Army) 
  • Degree courses in Spanish, Modern Languages or Linguistics 
  • International Business and Management 
  • Translation and Interpretation 
  • Teaching and Education 
  • Journalism and Media 
  • Tourism and Travel 
  • Marketing and Public Relations 
  • International Relations and Diplomacy 
  • Law 
  • Civil Service and Government roles 
  • Careers with multinational companies requiring language skills 

Language qualifications are highly valued by employers because they demonstrate communication skills, cultural awareness, problem-solving ability and adaptability. 

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