Spanish

What does the course involve?

A profound understanding of the Spanish language. Not only will you know more about the mechanics of the language – like grammar and vocabulary – but also about how people live and use the language on a day-to-day basis. A Level Spanish helps you develop confident, effective communication skills in Spanish and a thorough understanding of the culture of countries and communities where Spanish is spoken. This course is particularly suitable for students who have studied GCSE Spanish or the AQA Certificate in Spanish and wish to study Spanish at a higher level. You will study social issues and trends, artistic culture, the political landscape and grammar. We also look at literary texts and films, with essay writing based on these. In your second year you will do an individual research project on any topic of your choice, which will then be used as a basis for discussion with your tutor.

Course Outline

Components of Course
•     Social issues and trends
•     Artistic culture
•     Grammar
Optional:
•     Works: Literary texts and films

Assessment
Paper 1: Listening, reading and writing
•    Written exam: 1 hour 45 minutes
•    90 marks
•    45% of AS

Paper 2: Writing
•    Written exam: 1 hour 30 minutes
•    50 marks
•    25% of AS

Paper 1: Speaking
•    Oral exam: 12-14 minutes
•    60 marks
•    30% of AS

Exam Board
AQA