A Level Spanish
Subject Leader:
Ms A Munro
Exam Board:
AQA
Entry Requirements:
Grade 6 in GCSE Spanish.
Why choose A Level Spanish?
Are you interested in:
- Becoming fluent in a second language?
- Working in a multinational company?
- Foreign travel?
- Languages and business?
- Combining a language skill with another expertise?
With almost 400 million speakers, Spanish is the fourth most widely spoken language in the world. Aside from its use in Spain and most of Latin America, it has a major and growing presence in the USA. You can combine Spanish with most other subjects at university. There is a great demand for Spanish speakers in tourism, business, telecommunications, and teaching.
What you will study in A Level Spanish.
Modern Spanish in a variety of situations
The society and culture of Spanish speaking countries.
Topics
Year One – Social Issues and trends: artistic culture in the Spanish speaking world. A Spanish film.
Year Two – Multiculturalism and aspects of political life in Spanish speaking world. A Spanish novel.
How you will be assessed in A Level Spanish.
Paper 1: Listening, Reading & Translation 50 %
Paper 2: Writing (2 x essays) 20%
Paper 3: Speaking 30%
Progression and Careers linked to A Level Spanish.
Translating and interpreting, The holiday and travel industry, politics, charities and pressure groups, sales and marketing, any international field.
Additional Information:
During the course you will study a range of Spanish films and will read a work of literature. In year 13 you will complete an independent research project on a topic of your choice related to a Spanish speaking country. We also hope there will be an opportunity to take part in a study trip or work experience visit abroad during the two year course.