Spanish is an interesting subject that will help you gain a better understanding of not only how the language works, but the issues and trends in the wider Hispanic world. You will participate in discussions about linguistics, history, geography, politics, economics, film and literature. You will be able to communicate and understand ideas with a very high level of language. Spanish students will study 12 units over two years. Alongside high-level grammar concepts, the units will explore the changes in contemporary Hispanic society about families and traditions, the changing role of religion, the influence of the internet, the feminist movement, multiculturalism, regional heritage, youth movements, monarchies and dictatorships. Students will also learn how to write analytical essays about one film and one play. To develop their independent research and presentation skills, each student will choose one topic related to the Hispanic world that is personally interesting to them and complete an in-depth investigation into this theme. Students who study A Level Spanish often go on to study language at university. Students may want to continue doing only languages, or they may do a course that offers a combination of language and business or language and politics. Many students feel that a language will help them in any field of study as it will help them be able to work internationally. Students may prefer to take their language skills straight into the world of work by doing apprenticeships or jobs related to translation, hospitality and tourism, telecommunications, or education.