This course is linear. This means that candidates sit the following topics and sub-topics at the end of the A level course. The A Level qualification is a stand alone qualification. Subject Content Students will study the following themes and sub-themes in relation to at least one Spanish-speaking country. The themes and sub-themes will be studied alongside a comprehensive range of structures and using a wide range of resources. Social issues and trends. Aspects of Hispanic society: • Modern and traditional values • Cyberspace • Equal rights Multiculturalism in Hispanic society: • Immigration • Racism • Integration Political and artistic culture. Students must study the themes and sub-themes below in relation to at least one Spanish-speaking country. Artistic culture in the Hispanic world: • Modern day idols • Spanish regional identity • Cultural heritage or the cultural landscape Aspects of political life in the Hispanic world • Today’s youth, tomorrow’s citizens • Monarchies, republics and dictatorships • Popular movements
A Level students will be expected to have studied the grammatical system and structures of the language during their course. Knowledge of the grammar and structures for GCSE is assumed.
The A Level qualification comprises three assessments as follows: Paper 1: Listening, Reading & Writing This test lasts 2 hours 30 minutes and will cover the themes studied during the A Level course, as well as testing grammar. In Listening and Reading, students will respond to spoken and written passages from a range of contexts and sources, covering different registers and adapted as necessary. Material will include complex factual and abstract content and questions will target main points, gist and detail. In Listening, studio recordings will be used and students will have individual control of the recording. This assessment will also include Translations into English and Spanish; these will be passages of a minimum of 100 words. This assessment is worth 40% of the total A Level mark. Paper 2: Writing This test lasts 2 hours. Students will write 2 essays on the literary texts or film which have been studied during the A Level Spanish course. This assessment is worth 30% of the total A Level mark. Paper 3: Speaking This test lasts 21-23 minutes including 5 minutes of preparation time. Students will discuss one sub-theme from one of the themes studied and then present their Individual Research Project to the examiner. This presentation will be followed by a discussion of the project. This assessment is worth 30% of the total A Level mark.
About Education Provider
| Region | North West |
| Local Authority | Manchester |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Girls |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Unknown |
| Sixth Form Fee | £15,573 |
| Address | Wellington Road, Fallowfield, Manchester, M14 6BL |
This course is linear. This means that candidates sit the following topics and sub-topics at the end of the A level course. The A Level qualification is a stand alone qualification. Subject Content Students will study the following themes and sub-themes in relation to at least one Spanish-speaking country. The themes and sub-themes will be studied alongside a comprehensive range of structures and using a wide range of resources. Social issues and trends. Aspects of Hispanic society: • Modern and traditional values • Cyberspace • Equal rights Multiculturalism in Hispanic society: • Immigration • Racism • Integration Political and artistic culture. Students must study the themes and sub-themes below in relation to at least one Spanish-speaking country. Artistic culture in the Hispanic world: • Modern day idols • Spanish regional identity • Cultural heritage or the cultural landscape Aspects of political life in the Hispanic world • Today’s youth, tomorrow’s citizens • Monarchies, republics and dictatorships • Popular movements
A Level students will be expected to have studied the grammatical system and structures of the language during their course. Knowledge of the grammar and structures for GCSE is assumed.
The A Level qualification comprises three assessments as follows: Paper 1: Listening, Reading & Writing This test lasts 2 hours 30 minutes and will cover the themes studied during the A Level course, as well as testing grammar. In Listening and Reading, students will respond to spoken and written passages from a range of contexts and sources, covering different registers and adapted as necessary. Material will include complex factual and abstract content and questions will target main points, gist and detail. In Listening, studio recordings will be used and students will have individual control of the recording. This assessment will also include Translations into English and Spanish; these will be passages of a minimum of 100 words. This assessment is worth 40% of the total A Level mark. Paper 2: Writing This test lasts 2 hours. Students will write 2 essays on the literary texts or film which have been studied during the A Level Spanish course. This assessment is worth 30% of the total A Level mark. Paper 3: Speaking This test lasts 21-23 minutes including 5 minutes of preparation time. Students will discuss one sub-theme from one of the themes studied and then present their Individual Research Project to the examiner. This presentation will be followed by a discussion of the project. This assessment is worth 30% of the total A Level mark.