Spanish

Course summary

The A‐level course aims to develop the ability to use Spanish for practical communication, whether in speech or writing. It also provides an insight into the structure of the language and the culture of the Spanish‐speaking world. Students will study a wide variety of material in Spanish, including magazine articles, television programmes, songs, films and literature. Lessons are delivered as much as possible in Spanish, but not exclusively. Discussion, individual research, film and literature, grammatical exercises, listening, translation and essay work are all undertaken and students work regularly either individually, in pairs or small groups with the Spanish assistant. Students have regular access to the language lab and digital online resources. A visit to a Spanish‐speaking country is advisable but not compulsory. We are happy to help to arrange such visits if needed. Spanish links well with other languages, English, history, politics, business studies and economics. It is useful for students wishing to study law and business-orientated subjects (e.g. marketing/ events, management, tourism, economics), European history and English. Spanish can be studied on its own at university or with other languages. Increasing numbers of our students are choosing to combine their language with another subject on a combined degree course. A degree in Spanish can lead to a wide variety of careers, including international business, marketing, interpreting and teaching.