Spanish

During this course you will develop your linguistic skills alongside your understanding of the culture and society of the countries where Spanish is spoken.

You will study:

· technological and social change, looking at the multicultural nature of Hispanic society.

· highlights of Hispanic artistic culture, Spanish regional identity and the cultural heritage of past civilisations.

· aspects of the diverse political landscape of the Hispanic world.

· the influence of the past on present-day Hispanic communities.

Throughout your studies, you learn the language in the context of Hispanic countries and issues and influences which have shaped them. You will study texts and film and will have the opportunity to carry out independent research on an area of your choice.

Course structure

The AQA A level in Spanish comprises three units.

Paper 1: Listening, reading and writing

Paper 2: Writing (Essay on a novel + a film)

Paper 3: Speaking (involving discussion on a topic of your choice)

General Topic Areas for A level Spanish

The topics you will cover are as follows:

Year 1

Aspects of Hispanic society

• Modern and traditional values

• Cyberspace

• Equal rightsr 2

Artistic culture in the Hispanic world

• Modern day idols

• Spanish regional identity

• Cultural heritage

Year 2

Multiculturalism in Hispanic society

• Immigration

• Racism

• Integration

Aspects of political life in the Hispanic world

• Today's youth, tomorrow's citizens

• Monarchies and dictatorships

• Popular movements

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