Spanish

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