The course is designed to build on the language acquired when studying for GCSE Spanish and continues the development of listening, speaking, reading and writing skills, alongside an understanding of the way in which grammatical structures enhance linguistic independence. Students study social and technological change alongside highlights of Spanish-speaking artistic culture and also explore the influence of the past on present-day Spanish-speaking communities. They learn the language in the context of Spanish-speaking countries and the issues and influences which have shaped them. Students will study a film and a literary text and will have the opportunity to carry out independent research on a topic of their choice linked to an aspect of Spanish language culture.
A minimum of 4 subjects at grade 5 or above at GCSE plus English Language at grade 4 or above. You should also have a grade 6 or above in GCSE Spanish.
Assessment is by final examination at the end of each year, including a speaking examination, listening and reading comprehension, translation and essays on the film and/or book. Year One: Paper 1: Listening, reading and writing, worth 45% Paper 2: Writing and translation, worth 25% Paper 3: Speaking, worth 30% Year Two: Paper 1: Listening, reading, writing and translation, worth 50% Paper 2: Writing, worth 20% Paper 3: Speaking, including the Independent Research Project, worth 30%
About Education Provider
| Region | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Local Authority | York |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Sim Balk Lane, York, YO23 2BB |
The course is designed to build on the language acquired when studying for GCSE Spanish and continues the development of listening, speaking, reading and writing skills, alongside an understanding of the way in which grammatical structures enhance linguistic independence. Students study social and technological change alongside highlights of Spanish-speaking artistic culture and also explore the influence of the past on present-day Spanish-speaking communities. They learn the language in the context of Spanish-speaking countries and the issues and influences which have shaped them. Students will study a film and a literary text and will have the opportunity to carry out independent research on a topic of their choice linked to an aspect of Spanish language culture.
A minimum of 4 subjects at grade 5 or above at GCSE plus English Language at grade 4 or above. You should also have a grade 6 or above in GCSE Spanish.
Assessment is by final examination at the end of each year, including a speaking examination, listening and reading comprehension, translation and essays on the film and/or book. Year One: Paper 1: Listening, reading and writing, worth 45% Paper 2: Writing and translation, worth 25% Paper 3: Speaking, worth 30% Year Two: Paper 1: Listening, reading, writing and translation, worth 50% Paper 2: Writing, worth 20% Paper 3: Speaking, including the Independent Research Project, worth 30%