Aspects of Spanish-speaking society: current trends: YEAR 12 a) Family and relationships (marriage and partnerships; different models of family; change in the family structure; attitudes towards marriage and divorce; the influence of the catholic church. b) The Digital World: Internet and the dangers/risks; social networks; digitalization of society – smartphones and uses. c) Equality of the sexes – the role of the men/women/LGBT rights. Artistic culture in the Spanish-speaking world: YEAR 12 a) The influence of Idols: the influence of idols – singers, TV/film stars, and models. b) Regional Identity of Spain; festivals and traditions; origins of festivals and their importance in Spanish society;; diversity of festivals and traditions in different regions of the Spanish-speaking world; gastronomy; languages. c) The cultural heritage: historic sites and pre-Hispanic civilizations; art and architecture; musical heritage and its diversity. Multiculturalism in Hispanic society: YEAR 13 a) Immigration: The benefits & negative aspects; immigration in the Hispanic world; the problems of the ‘undocumented’. b) Racism: racist and xenophobic attitudes; measures to combat racism; the anti-racist legislation. c) Integration: integration with different cultures; education; religions.
Spanish GCSE Grade 6
Paper 1: Listening, reading and writing What's assessed: • Aspects of Hispanic society • Artistic culture in the Hispanic world • Multiculturalism in Hispanic society • Aspects of political life in Hispanic society • Grammar How it's assessed: • Written exam: 2 hours 30 minutes • 100 marks • 50% of A-level Paper 2: Writing What's assessed: • One text and one film or two texts from the list set in the specification • Grammar How it's assessed: • Written exam: 2 hours • 80 marks in total • 20% of A-level Paper 3: Speaking What's assessed: • Individual research project • One of four themes (Aspects of Hispanic society or Artistic culture in the Hispanic world or Multiculturalism in Hispanic society or Aspects of political life in Hispanic society) How it's assessed: • Oral exam: 21–23 minutes (including 5 minutes preparation time) • 60 marks in total • 30% of A-level
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| Region | West Midlands |
| Local Authority | Solihull |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Station Road, Knowle, Solihull, B93 0PT |
Aspects of Spanish-speaking society: current trends: YEAR 12 a) Family and relationships (marriage and partnerships; different models of family; change in the family structure; attitudes towards marriage and divorce; the influence of the catholic church. b) The Digital World: Internet and the dangers/risks; social networks; digitalization of society – smartphones and uses. c) Equality of the sexes – the role of the men/women/LGBT rights. Artistic culture in the Spanish-speaking world: YEAR 12 a) The influence of Idols: the influence of idols – singers, TV/film stars, and models. b) Regional Identity of Spain; festivals and traditions; origins of festivals and their importance in Spanish society;; diversity of festivals and traditions in different regions of the Spanish-speaking world; gastronomy; languages. c) The cultural heritage: historic sites and pre-Hispanic civilizations; art and architecture; musical heritage and its diversity. Multiculturalism in Hispanic society: YEAR 13 a) Immigration: The benefits & negative aspects; immigration in the Hispanic world; the problems of the ‘undocumented’. b) Racism: racist and xenophobic attitudes; measures to combat racism; the anti-racist legislation. c) Integration: integration with different cultures; education; religions.
Spanish GCSE Grade 6
Paper 1: Listening, reading and writing What's assessed: • Aspects of Hispanic society • Artistic culture in the Hispanic world • Multiculturalism in Hispanic society • Aspects of political life in Hispanic society • Grammar How it's assessed: • Written exam: 2 hours 30 minutes • 100 marks • 50% of A-level Paper 2: Writing What's assessed: • One text and one film or two texts from the list set in the specification • Grammar How it's assessed: • Written exam: 2 hours • 80 marks in total • 20% of A-level Paper 3: Speaking What's assessed: • Individual research project • One of four themes (Aspects of Hispanic society or Artistic culture in the Hispanic world or Multiculturalism in Hispanic society or Aspects of political life in Hispanic society) How it's assessed: • Oral exam: 21–23 minutes (including 5 minutes preparation time) • 60 marks in total • 30% of A-level
