The Edexcel Spanish A Level is divided into four main themes; the evolution of Spanish society, the political and artistic culture of Spanish-speaking countries, immigration and Spanish society and Spain under General Franco and the transition to democracy. These themes are subdivided into sub-topics: some of which are familiar from GCSE, such as the family, work, tourism and festivals and other new topics such as the media, multiculturalism and the Spanish dictatorship. The course has a very strong foundation in the culture and history of Spain and other Spanish-speaking countries. In addition to the four main themes you will study a film – Volver (The Return) directed by Pedro Almodóvar and a book Como Agua para Chocolate (Like Water for Chocolate) by Laura Esquivel.