¿Te gusta hablar español? ¿Quieres saber más? While continuing your study of the Spanish language and developing your language skills, this course explores the history and culture as well as social issues of today’s Spanish-speaking world. Developing communication and comprehension skills, and honing translation, this course nurtures all the skills needed to develop into a competent linguist. The first year of the course concentrates on topics which link to and stretch beyond those covered at GCSE, whilst in the second year you will discuss and debate more controversial social and political issues. This course blends history, geography, politics, philosophy and literature and delves into Hispanic film and literature in the two years. Studying a language enhances career prospects in our global, multilingual society. Year 12 is not externally examined. Assessment takes place at the end of the two years and there is a substantial oral component in the exam. To assist students to this end, the Spanish department provides weekly sessions with a Foreign Language Assistant and organises a week’s work experience in Spain, where you can live with a family and work in an area that interests you. It is an invaluable way of increasing language skills, building up personal contacts and real experience of modern Spanish life. Highlights Popular work experience trip to Spain. Explore the history, geography, creative arts of Spain and other Spanish-speaking countries. Learn in a relaxed, collaborative space, and mostly in Spanish for rapid progress.
GCSE Spanish grade 7+ advantageous. We welcome students with enthusiasm and interest in the Spanish speaking world and who would like to find out more about this wonderful language and the countries in which it is spoken.
Listening, Reading and Translation paper - 50% Literature and Film Essay paper - 20% Speaking examination (including independent research project) - 30%
About Education Provider
| Region | South West |
| Local Authority | Gloucestershire |
| Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Princess Elizabeth Way, Cheltenham, GL51 0HG |
¿Te gusta hablar español? ¿Quieres saber más? While continuing your study of the Spanish language and developing your language skills, this course explores the history and culture as well as social issues of today’s Spanish-speaking world. Developing communication and comprehension skills, and honing translation, this course nurtures all the skills needed to develop into a competent linguist. The first year of the course concentrates on topics which link to and stretch beyond those covered at GCSE, whilst in the second year you will discuss and debate more controversial social and political issues. This course blends history, geography, politics, philosophy and literature and delves into Hispanic film and literature in the two years. Studying a language enhances career prospects in our global, multilingual society. Year 12 is not externally examined. Assessment takes place at the end of the two years and there is a substantial oral component in the exam. To assist students to this end, the Spanish department provides weekly sessions with a Foreign Language Assistant and organises a week’s work experience in Spain, where you can live with a family and work in an area that interests you. It is an invaluable way of increasing language skills, building up personal contacts and real experience of modern Spanish life. Highlights Popular work experience trip to Spain. Explore the history, geography, creative arts of Spain and other Spanish-speaking countries. Learn in a relaxed, collaborative space, and mostly in Spanish for rapid progress.
GCSE Spanish grade 7+ advantageous. We welcome students with enthusiasm and interest in the Spanish speaking world and who would like to find out more about this wonderful language and the countries in which it is spoken.
Listening, Reading and Translation paper - 50% Literature and Film Essay paper - 20% Speaking examination (including independent research project) - 30%