• EXAM BOARD: AQA • ENTRY CRITERIA: GRADE 5 (ALL PAPERS MUST BE HIGHER TIER) • HEAD: MS. G BERMAN GBERMAN@HAYDONSCHOOL.COM Studying Spanish A level prepares students to be citizens of Spanish-speaking society, with an understanding of arts & culture, history &politics. A deeper knowledge of language and grammar will instil the confidence to express opinions on a variety of topics. CURRICULUM Year 1 Theme 1: Aspects of Hispanic society. This theme covers traditional and modern values and the evolution of Spanish society. The changing structure of the family unit; the role of social media; gender equality and the role of feminism. Theme 2: Artistic culture in the Hispanic world. This theme covers regional identity in Spain and the diversity of Spanish and Latin American music, dance, art, and architecture. Film Study: Volver. Year 2 Theme 3: Multiculturalism in Hispanic society. This theme covers social issues and trends such as: The positive impact of immigration on Spanish society; The challenges of immigration and integration in Spain and Latin America; Immigration policies. Theme 4: Aspects of political life in the Hispanic world. This theme covers Spanish and Latin American dictatorships as well as looking at current political issues and popular movements in Spanish speaking countries. Literary text study: La Casa de Bernarda Alba. ASSESSMENT Paper 1: Listening, Reading and Writing (50% of the total mark) In the Listening part of this paper, you will answer multiple choice and comprehension questions in Spanish on a variety of recordings. In the Reading section, you will also answer multiple choice and comprehension questions in Spanish, based on a variety of passages. You will also translate a passage from Spanish to English. Paper 2: Essay writing on film and literary text studied (20% of the total mark) In this paper, you will write about two books or one book and a film that you have studied throughout the course. Paper 3: Speaking exam (30% of the total mark) Before this exam you will have 5 minutes to prepare a discussion based on a stimulus card you have been given. You will then discuss the topic of the card with your examiner. Then you will give a presentation on an individual research project you will have conducted and answer further questions on the topic. CAREER OPPORTUNITIES Studying a language greatly broadens your career prospects. Linguists go on to forge careers in an array of sectors: education, law, counselling, social services, customer services, multi-national organizations (sales, marketing, trade, supply-chain,) translation and interpretation, politics, journalism and writing, events. WE ARE PROUD That Haydon alumni with an A level in Spanish are studying *Spanish and International Media and Communication Studies at University of Nottingham *Primary Education at University of Roehampton
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• EXAM BOARD: AQA • ENTRY CRITERIA: GRADE 5 (ALL PAPERS MUST BE HIGHER TIER) • HEAD: MS. G BERMAN GBERMAN@HAYDONSCHOOL.COM Studying Spanish A level prepares students to be citizens of Spanish-speaking society, with an understanding of arts & culture, history &politics. A deeper knowledge of language and grammar will instil the confidence to express opinions on a variety of topics. CURRICULUM Year 1 Theme 1: Aspects of Hispanic society. This theme covers traditional and modern values and the evolution of Spanish society. The changing structure of the family unit; the role of social media; gender equality and the role of feminism. Theme 2: Artistic culture in the Hispanic world. This theme covers regional identity in Spain and the diversity of Spanish and Latin American music, dance, art, and architecture. Film Study: Volver. Year 2 Theme 3: Multiculturalism in Hispanic society. This theme covers social issues and trends such as: The positive impact of immigration on Spanish society; The challenges of immigration and integration in Spain and Latin America; Immigration policies. Theme 4: Aspects of political life in the Hispanic world. This theme covers Spanish and Latin American dictatorships as well as looking at current political issues and popular movements in Spanish speaking countries. Literary text study: La Casa de Bernarda Alba. ASSESSMENT Paper 1: Listening, Reading and Writing (50% of the total mark) In the Listening part of this paper, you will answer multiple choice and comprehension questions in Spanish on a variety of recordings. In the Reading section, you will also answer multiple choice and comprehension questions in Spanish, based on a variety of passages. You will also translate a passage from Spanish to English. Paper 2: Essay writing on film and literary text studied (20% of the total mark) In this paper, you will write about two books or one book and a film that you have studied throughout the course. Paper 3: Speaking exam (30% of the total mark) Before this exam you will have 5 minutes to prepare a discussion based on a stimulus card you have been given. You will then discuss the topic of the card with your examiner. Then you will give a presentation on an individual research project you will have conducted and answer further questions on the topic. CAREER OPPORTUNITIES Studying a language greatly broadens your career prospects. Linguists go on to forge careers in an array of sectors: education, law, counselling, social services, customer services, multi-national organizations (sales, marketing, trade, supply-chain,) translation and interpretation, politics, journalism and writing, events. WE ARE PROUD That Haydon alumni with an A level in Spanish are studying *Spanish and International Media and Communication Studies at University of Nottingham *Primary Education at University of Roehampton