Spanish

Topic 1

Aspects of Hispanic-speaking society

• Modern and traditional values
• Cyberspace
• Equal rights

Topic 2

Artistic culture in the Hispanic-speaking world

• Modern day idols
• Spanish regional identity
• Cultural heritage

Topic 3

Multiculturalism in Hispanic-speaking society

• Immigration
• Integration
• Racism

Topic 4

Aspects of political life in the Hispanic-speaking world

• Today’s youth, tomorrow’s citizens
• Monarchies, republics and dictatorships
• Popular movements

Film and book

“El laberinto del fauno” (Guillermo del Toro, 2006)

“La casa de Bernarda Alba” (Federico García Lorca)

Costs

Year 12 exchange trip to Murcia (optional) approx. £590

Year 13 cultural trip to Madrid (optional) approx. £530

Set text £10

Film (DVD or Netflix) £3-£5

Assessment

Paper 1

• Listening and Reading on the 4 topic areas, translation into English and Spanish.
• 2½ hours
• 40%

Paper 2

• 2 essays: one on book, one on film.
• 2 hours
• 30%

Paper 3

• Discussion of a sub-topic from one of the 4 areas followed by a 2 minute presentation and an 8-10 minute discussion of a topic of your own choice
• 21-23 minutes
• 30%