Spanish
Rugby High School - Warwickshire
01788810518
Longrood Road, Rugby, CV22 7RE
Course summary

Spanish is a world language that is rapidly growing in importance and popularity. Studying the language beyond GCSE gives you the opportunity to increase your fluency and discover more about the history, culture, and society of both Spain and Latin America. You will follow the AQA course, during which you will: - Study technological and social change, looking particularly at the multicultural nature of Hispanic society - Study highlights Hispanic culture, including a focus on regional identity and the cultural heritage of past civilizations - Learn about aspects of the diverse political landscape of the Hispanic world - Explore the influence of the past on present-day Hispanic countries - Learn the language in the context of Hispanic countries and the issues and influences that have shaped them - Study literary texts and film - Carry out an independent research project.

Entry requirements

Grade 6 in GCSE Spanish.

How you'll be assessed

Paper 1 - Listening, Reading, and Writing: 2 hours 30 mins (50% of A Level) This will assess reading and listening comprehension skills as well as translation from Spanish to English and English to Spanish. Paper 2 - Writing: Paper 2 - Writing: 2 hours (20% of A Level) Students will answer two questions based on the film and set text they have studied during the course. Paper 3 - Speaking: Approx. 25 mins ( with 5 mins prep time) (30%) Students will take part in a discussion based on a stimulus card related to one of the social topics studied, and will then present and discuss their independent research project.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionWest Midlands
Local AuthorityWarwickshire
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeGirls
AddressLongrood Road, Rugby, CV22 7RE