Entry requirements: Minimum entry requirements and a minimum of grade 6 at GCSE Spanish Course content: Spanish A-Level is an opportunity to develop student’s language skills while discovering Hispanic culture and debating exciting and diverse topics such as politics, culture and social issues. In addition to aspects of Spanish-speaking society, artistic culture, and politics, they will also study two cultural works during the course. These could include modern or classic literature and/or a film. Finally, in the second year, students will conduct individual research on a subject of personal interest, relating to Spain or the Hispanic world. During the speaking exam, they will give a two-minute presentation followed by 10 minutes of discussion of their research topic. The topic could be a political figure, a writer, an artist, a movement, an issue (e.g., animal rights) or a comparison between an aspect of Spanish and British society (e.g., school system). Assessment: Unit 1: Listening, Reading and Writing 2hrs and 30 mins 40% of final grade Unit 2: Writing (essays on cultural works) 2 hours 30% of final grade Unit 3: Speaking 22 mins 30% of final grade Why do Spanish at Samuel Ryder Academy? Studying a language at A-Level at Samuel Ryder Academy will not only support students in getting the skills to be able to converse in a foreign language, it will also broaden their horizons, their knowledge of foreign cultures and develop their critical thinking skills on a range of topics. Holding a higher-level qualification in languages is an important asset in the employment market and will make students stand out in a society where not many people speak a second language. They will have the opportunity to study exciting topics in a supportive and a friendly environment while being intellectually challenged through the use of authentic material and discussions of current affairs. Expectations of students: Independent study is a crucial element of the A-Level course. Students will be expected to read independently - in both Spanish and English - about the key themes and cultural works. Their independent research project will account for a large part of their speaking exam, which represents 30% of their final grade. In order to be successful, students will need to be passionate about Spanish language and culture, and be prepared to complete a significant amount of home learning. Career paths: Having a language at A-Level is an excellent way to stand out when applying to top universities or searching for jobs in an increasingly competitive environment. Students with Spanish A2 go on to study a wide variety of subjects. As well as pure Language degrees, Spanish can be combined with almost any subject at degree level and is a particularly popular option with subjects such as law, history and business.
About Education Provider
| Region | East of England |
| Local Authority | Hertfordshire |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Drakes Drive, St Albans, AL1 5AR |
Entry requirements: Minimum entry requirements and a minimum of grade 6 at GCSE Spanish Course content: Spanish A-Level is an opportunity to develop student’s language skills while discovering Hispanic culture and debating exciting and diverse topics such as politics, culture and social issues. In addition to aspects of Spanish-speaking society, artistic culture, and politics, they will also study two cultural works during the course. These could include modern or classic literature and/or a film. Finally, in the second year, students will conduct individual research on a subject of personal interest, relating to Spain or the Hispanic world. During the speaking exam, they will give a two-minute presentation followed by 10 minutes of discussion of their research topic. The topic could be a political figure, a writer, an artist, a movement, an issue (e.g., animal rights) or a comparison between an aspect of Spanish and British society (e.g., school system). Assessment: Unit 1: Listening, Reading and Writing 2hrs and 30 mins 40% of final grade Unit 2: Writing (essays on cultural works) 2 hours 30% of final grade Unit 3: Speaking 22 mins 30% of final grade Why do Spanish at Samuel Ryder Academy? Studying a language at A-Level at Samuel Ryder Academy will not only support students in getting the skills to be able to converse in a foreign language, it will also broaden their horizons, their knowledge of foreign cultures and develop their critical thinking skills on a range of topics. Holding a higher-level qualification in languages is an important asset in the employment market and will make students stand out in a society where not many people speak a second language. They will have the opportunity to study exciting topics in a supportive and a friendly environment while being intellectually challenged through the use of authentic material and discussions of current affairs. Expectations of students: Independent study is a crucial element of the A-Level course. Students will be expected to read independently - in both Spanish and English - about the key themes and cultural works. Their independent research project will account for a large part of their speaking exam, which represents 30% of their final grade. In order to be successful, students will need to be passionate about Spanish language and culture, and be prepared to complete a significant amount of home learning. Career paths: Having a language at A-Level is an excellent way to stand out when applying to top universities or searching for jobs in an increasingly competitive environment. Students with Spanish A2 go on to study a wide variety of subjects. As well as pure Language degrees, Spanish can be combined with almost any subject at degree level and is a particularly popular option with subjects such as law, history and business.