Spanish

5 in Mathematics required

6 in English Language required

6 in Spanish required

 

Spanish is the fourth most widely spoken language in the world, meaning a good command of the basics will be helpful for more than just your holidays in the sun. Speaking another language makes you more marketable.

 

You’ll develop skills and knowledge highly valued by employers, such as a deep understanding of other cultures, attention to detail and problem-solving skills. We will give you the tools to master the grammar and vocabulary needed to express yourself in a sophisticated way orally and in writing, as well as to understand complex text and the spoken language.

 

You’ll have many opportunities to engage with the language, including theatre and cinema trips to London, and possible trips to Spain.

 

A level Spanish will make you stand out from the crowd and is considered a facilitating subject by Russell Group and other prestigious universities.

 

 

In the first year, aspects of the social context are studied, including the changing nature of the family, ‘cyber-society’ and gender equality, together with highlights of Spanish-speaking artistic culture, including Hispanic music and cinema.

 

Second year topics include life for the marginalised, positive features of a diverse society, and measures against racism, as well as aspects of political life in the Hispanic-speaking world. You’ll discuss issues such as the political commitment of teenagers, the purpose of strikes and demonstrations, and the politics of immigration. You’ll also study in depth a literary text and a film.

 

Finally, you’ll have the opportunity to undertake an individual research project and explore a key question of personal interest.

 

 

 

 

Listening, reading and writing - 100 marks

• Listening and reading tasks
• 2 translations, one into English, and one into Spanish

 

 

Writing - 80 marks

• 2 essays, one on the set literary text, and one on the set film

 

 

Speaking - 60 marks

• A discussion based on a stimulus card, and a presentation and discussion of the individual research project