Spanish - A Level

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YEAR 12 Theme 1 Aspects of Hispanic Society Traditional and modern values Cyberspace Equal rights Theme 2 Artistic culture in the Hispanic world The influence of idols Regional identity in Spain Cultural heritage Grammar, Literature or Film study Essay writing Research-based topic presentation YEAR 13 Theme 3 • Multiculturalism in Hispanic Society
• Immigration
• Racism
• Coexistence and integration. Theme 4
• Aspects of political life in the Hispanic World
• Young people of today, citizens of tomorrow
• Monarchies and dictatorships
• Social movements
• Further study of Themes 1 and 2.Grammar
• Study of Literary Text
• Essay Writing
• Research-based Topic Presentation

Assessment Paper 1 Written Exam: 2hr 30min 100 marks.
Listening, reading, writing
Translation into English and the target language.
(50% of total A level) Paper 2 Written Exam: 2hr 80 marks.
Essay and grammar.
Questions on set text and film.
(20% of total A level) Paper 3 Spoken Exam: 21-23min 60 marks
Discussion of a sub-theme, based on a stimulus card.
Presentation and discussion of an individual research project.
(30% of total A level)

Minimum requirements for admission to the Sixth Form: A grade 5 in Mathematics.
A grade 5 in English Language or English Literature.
Achieving at least 3 other GCSEs at grade 6 or above. Subject specific requirement:

• Grade 6 in Spanish

Career Opportunities Opportunities in industry, commerce, banking, the Diplomatic Service, teaching, journalism, interpreting and translating, linguist, travel and tourism. These are the areas in which your career might be shaped - an A-level in Spanish will give you a distinct advantage.