Spanish

Course summary

By studying Spanish, Sixth Formers develop the ability to communicate and comprehend language to a high level, together with an awareness of the society, history and culture of the corresponding countries. Beside opportunities to spend time abroad, we aim to foster an enthusiasm for language learning that goes beyond the classroom. Students taking Spanish may have the chance to take part in a cultural visit to either Seville or Valencia at the end of the Spring Term. The department encourages students to see plays and films in their chosen language(s) and we regularly attend the cinema A Level Days offered every year at the British Film Institute in the two languages. During the two year AQA course, Sixth Formers study topics based around the society and culture of the relevant countries. They include, for example, the role of the media and the politics and economics surrounding issues such as migration and integration. In addition, Sixth Formers will study a historical or political topic, a literary text and a film: Spanish:  Franco’s dictatorship and the transition to democracy and current political popular movements in  Spain and Latin-America  Literary text: Like Water for Chocolate by Laura Esquivel  Film: Volver by Pedro Almodóvar