Spanish

Course summary

The study of a foreign language will allow students to: • Develop a high level of communication skills and linguistic competence in the target language • Gain a useful insight into another culture and reflect on various aspects of the society in which the target language is spoken • Develop study skills as a preparation for the world of work • Enhance employment prospects, to facilitate foreign travel and experience the enjoyment and motivation of improving linguistic levels. What is the structure of the course Theme 1 Aspects of French/Spanish/German speaking society: current trends (Year 1) Theme 2 Artistic culture in the French/Spanish/German speaking world (Year 1). Theme 3 Aspects of French/Spanish/German speaking society: current issues (Year 2) Theme 4 Aspects of political life in the French/Spanish/German speaking world (Year 2) Students must also undertake an independent research project of their own choice and study either one book and one film or two books from a prescribed list over the course of the two years.