A level Spanish is a varied and interesting course; over the two years of the course you will study: • Aspects of Hispanic society: modern and traditional values; cyberspace; and equal rights • Multiculturalism in Hispanic society: immigration; racism; and integration • Artistic culture in the Hispanic world: modern day idols; Spanish regional identity; and cultural heritage • Aspects of political life in the Hispanic world: today’s youth, tomorrow’s citizens; monarchies and dictatorships; and popular movements. You will also undertake an individual research project on a subject that is of interest to you, relating to a country or countries where Spanish is spoken. You will study a set text and film over the two years. Translation skills in and out of Spanish will also be developed.
You should gain a minimum of grade 7 at GCSE/IGCSE to study the language at A level or the IB Higher level course; a grade of 6 is the minimum grade for the IB standard level course.
You will sit three papers at the end of the second year: Paper 1 Listening, Reading and Writing (50%) Paper 2 Writing (20%) Paper 3 Speaking (30%)
About Education Provider
Region | South West |
Local Authority | Bristol, City of |
Ofsted Rating | |
Gender Type | Co-Educational |
ISI Report | View Report |
Boarding Fee | Unknown |
Sixth Form Fee | £17,385 |
Address | University Road, Bristol, BS8 1SR |
A level Spanish is a varied and interesting course; over the two years of the course you will study: • Aspects of Hispanic society: modern and traditional values; cyberspace; and equal rights • Multiculturalism in Hispanic society: immigration; racism; and integration • Artistic culture in the Hispanic world: modern day idols; Spanish regional identity; and cultural heritage • Aspects of political life in the Hispanic world: today’s youth, tomorrow’s citizens; monarchies and dictatorships; and popular movements. You will also undertake an individual research project on a subject that is of interest to you, relating to a country or countries where Spanish is spoken. You will study a set text and film over the two years. Translation skills in and out of Spanish will also be developed.
You should gain a minimum of grade 7 at GCSE/IGCSE to study the language at A level or the IB Higher level course; a grade of 6 is the minimum grade for the IB standard level course.
You will sit three papers at the end of the second year: Paper 1 Listening, Reading and Writing (50%) Paper 2 Writing (20%) Paper 3 Speaking (30%)