Spanish

Course summary

There are now more native Spanish speakers in the world than those of any other language except Mandarin Chinese (yes, more people have Spanish as their first language than English!). However, Spanish A Level is much more than just a communication qualification. It is one of the most diverse courses imaginable, covering everything from Cuban politics to Colombian cinema, Mexican art to Spanish theatre, whilst also considering gender stereotypes, the rise of the Internet, racial discrimination, celebrity culture, immigration policy, and much more! This is a course for adventurous students who want the skills that come with learning a foreign language, but who also want to discover new ideas and cultures and look at the world we live in from a different perspective. During the Year 12 course, students will cover: Aspects of Spanish society: Current trends, Artistic culture in the Hispanic world, and a cultural topic (a film). The Year 13 course covers Aspects of Spanish society: Current issues, Aspects of political life in the Hispanic-speaking world, a cultural topic (a book), and opportunities for an Individual Research project based on an aspect of Hispanic society.