The aims of the course are: • for you to enjoy studying in more depth the language, life and culture of Spain and to develop a positive attitude towards Spanish life and people. You will find that the A-level course covers more stimulating and diverse topics than at GCSE. Topics of interest such as family and new technologies, as well as cinema and literature, are discussed and explored in detail. • to broaden your linguistic knowledge. By the end of the course, you will be able to understand authentic spoken and written Spanish from a variety of sources e.g. TV, radio, talks, newspapers, books and magazines. You will be able to communicate confidently in Spanish in a variety of everyday situations, both orally and in writing. • you will gain many intellectual, personal and social skills which are transferrable to future career choices, whether or not based on languages. You will study technological and social change, looking at the multicultural nature of Spanish-speaking society. You will study highlights of Spanish-speaking artistic culture, including art and architecture, and will learn how Spain’s political landscape was formed. You will explore the influence of the past on present-day Spanish-speaking communities and, throughout your studies, you will learn the language in the context of Spanish-speaking countries and the issues and influences which have shaped them. You will study literature and film and will have the opportunity to carry out independent research on an area of your choice. Assessment tasks will be varied and cover listening, speaking, reading and writing skills. By the end of the course you should be able to: • understand authentic texts in the written language from a variety of sources such as magazines, newspapers, the internet or books; • understand contemporary spoken language from various sources including recorded news items from radio and TV, announcements, talks and discussions; • communicate confidently and clearly in the spoken language in a wide variety of situations; • display research skills in Spanish; • display a positive attitude towards foreign language learning and its uses in a future career together with a range of intellectual, personal and social skills.
In general, a 7 at GCSE is the minimum grade you will need to achieve in a subject to be able to study it at Emanuel at A level. Additionally, if you wish to study Mathematics or Physics at A level you will need at least an 8 at GCSE, and those studying Physics at A level must also be studying A level Mathematics. In addition, we require the average grade criteria to be met. This standard indicates that a pupil will be able to study independently, and can successfully access the very much more challenging material presented by the A-level courses. To study this course successfully at A Level pupils will need a grade 7 or higher at GCSE. You could also also consult your Spanish teacher concerning your suitability. Regardless of your other subject choices, you must enjoyed how you learned Spanish at GCSE, as A Level is an extension of this with a deeper examination of aspects of Spanish-speaking culture.
Paper 1: Listening, reading and writing: written exam (2 hours 30 mins) 100 marks – 50% of A level The paper assesses aspects of Spanish-speaking society, artistic culture in the Spanish-speaking world, multiculturalism in Spanish-speaking society and Spanish grammar. Responses are required to listening and written texts. There are translation exercises both into and from Spanish. Paper 2: Writing: written exam (2 hours) 80 marks – 20% of A level One question in Spanish on a set text and one question on a set film or two questions on a set text. Paper 3: Speaking: (21-23 mins oral exam) 60 marks – 30% of A level Presentation and discussion of an individual research project. Discussion of one of the four A-level sub-themes.
About Education Provider
| Region | London |
| Local Authority | Wandsworth |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Unknown |
| Sixth Form Fee | £23,061 |
| Address | Battersea Rise, London, SW11 1HS |
The aims of the course are: • for you to enjoy studying in more depth the language, life and culture of Spain and to develop a positive attitude towards Spanish life and people. You will find that the A-level course covers more stimulating and diverse topics than at GCSE. Topics of interest such as family and new technologies, as well as cinema and literature, are discussed and explored in detail. • to broaden your linguistic knowledge. By the end of the course, you will be able to understand authentic spoken and written Spanish from a variety of sources e.g. TV, radio, talks, newspapers, books and magazines. You will be able to communicate confidently in Spanish in a variety of everyday situations, both orally and in writing. • you will gain many intellectual, personal and social skills which are transferrable to future career choices, whether or not based on languages. You will study technological and social change, looking at the multicultural nature of Spanish-speaking society. You will study highlights of Spanish-speaking artistic culture, including art and architecture, and will learn how Spain’s political landscape was formed. You will explore the influence of the past on present-day Spanish-speaking communities and, throughout your studies, you will learn the language in the context of Spanish-speaking countries and the issues and influences which have shaped them. You will study literature and film and will have the opportunity to carry out independent research on an area of your choice. Assessment tasks will be varied and cover listening, speaking, reading and writing skills. By the end of the course you should be able to: • understand authentic texts in the written language from a variety of sources such as magazines, newspapers, the internet or books; • understand contemporary spoken language from various sources including recorded news items from radio and TV, announcements, talks and discussions; • communicate confidently and clearly in the spoken language in a wide variety of situations; • display research skills in Spanish; • display a positive attitude towards foreign language learning and its uses in a future career together with a range of intellectual, personal and social skills.
In general, a 7 at GCSE is the minimum grade you will need to achieve in a subject to be able to study it at Emanuel at A level. Additionally, if you wish to study Mathematics or Physics at A level you will need at least an 8 at GCSE, and those studying Physics at A level must also be studying A level Mathematics. In addition, we require the average grade criteria to be met. This standard indicates that a pupil will be able to study independently, and can successfully access the very much more challenging material presented by the A-level courses. To study this course successfully at A Level pupils will need a grade 7 or higher at GCSE. You could also also consult your Spanish teacher concerning your suitability. Regardless of your other subject choices, you must enjoyed how you learned Spanish at GCSE, as A Level is an extension of this with a deeper examination of aspects of Spanish-speaking culture.
Paper 1: Listening, reading and writing: written exam (2 hours 30 mins) 100 marks – 50% of A level The paper assesses aspects of Spanish-speaking society, artistic culture in the Spanish-speaking world, multiculturalism in Spanish-speaking society and Spanish grammar. Responses are required to listening and written texts. There are translation exercises both into and from Spanish. Paper 2: Writing: written exam (2 hours) 80 marks – 20% of A level One question in Spanish on a set text and one question on a set film or two questions on a set text. Paper 3: Speaking: (21-23 mins oral exam) 60 marks – 30% of A level Presentation and discussion of an individual research project. Discussion of one of the four A-level sub-themes.