Course information
Spanish
Kingsley School - Devon
01237426200
Northdown Road, Bideford, EX39 3LY
Course summary

AS and A Level Spanish (AQA Syllabus) is designed to allow students to use their linguistic abilities to discuss, debate and express their own opinions on a variety of topics. Spanish at Key Stage 5 is a challenging yet greatly rewarding subject, especially for those students who wish to study Languages at University or complete a year abroad. Year 12 Theme 1: Aspects of Hispanic society: current trends (Traditional and modern values, Cyberspace, Equal rights) Theme 2: Artistic culture in the Hispanic world (The influence of idols, Regional identity in Spain and Cultural Heritage) Prescribed film: El Laberinto del Fauno, Guillermo del Toro Year 13 Theme 3: Multiculturalism in the Hispanic world (Immigration, Racism and Integration) Theme 4: Aspects of political life in the Hispanic world (Today’s youth, tomorrow’s citizens, Monarchies and dictatorships and Popular movements) Prescribed literary work: Como agua para chocolate, Laura Esquivel Individual Research Project: Pupils select an area of personal interest to research in preparation for their Speaking exam

Entry requirements

All UK-based students who have not achieved a grade 4 or above in Maths and/or English at GCSE are required to study the relevant GCSE course.

How you'll be assessed

• Paper 1: Listening, Reading and Writing (50%) • Paper 2: Writing - Critical essays on Literature and Film (20%) • Paper 3: Speaking – Stimulus card and presentation and discussion of Individual Research Project (30%)

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionSouth West
Local AuthorityDevon
Ofsted Rating
Gender TypeCo-Educational
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Boarding FeeDay £15,660 - £16,560; Boarding £23,295 - £34,635
Sixth Form FeeUnknown
AddressNorthdown Road, Bideford, EX39 3LY