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Level 3
AQA L3 A Level in Spanish
COURSE OVERVIEW
The course aims to develop your understanding of the language and culture of Spain and other Spanish speaking countries. Topics studied include: 1. Social issues and trends: • Modern and traditional values: family, relationships • Cyberspace :Internet, social medial, technology • Equal rights: women in the workplace, feminism, and gay rights. • Multiculturalism in Hispanic society: Immigration, Racism, Integration 2. Political and artistic culture: • Modern day idols • Spanish regional identity • Cultural heritage • Today’;s youth, tomorrow’;s citizens • Monarchies and dictatorships • Popular movements 3. Literary texts and films: Volver , Spanish drama film written and directed by Pedro Almodo´var. La casa de Bernarda Alba, a play by the Spanish dramatist Federico Garci´a Lorca. A range of teaching and learning styles is used during the course and the lessons are very varied. In order to practise the four language skills, you will work individually, in pairs and in groups at different times. You will spend about half your lesson time in the language laboratory, completing listening or speaking tasks and working on-line. 1:1 support is available to all students.
FURTHER INFORMATION
You need a minimum of five GCSEs at 9-4, including grade 6 in Spanish and grade 4 in English Language and Maths. An interest in Spain and Spanish speaking countries is very important. A willingness to express yourself orally is essential.
Spanish is a recognised academic subject and it is an excellent preparation for higher education in Languages. There is a wide choice of degree courses focusing on various aspects of Spanish studies, combined degrees such us Business and Spanish, Law and Spanish, and European Studies, which combines cultural, social and language studies. A year studying in a Spanish speaking country usually forms part of the degree course. Past students can be found in Media, Journalism, Tourism. A Level Spanish is the necessary background for careers in teaching Spanish at both primary and secondary education. Students with language qualifications are sought after by employers and this is reflected in enhanced salaries.
Paper 1: Listening, reading and writing – Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes Paper 2: Writing – Duration: 2 hours Paper 3: Speaking – Duration: 15 minutes
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You will need to develop good time management and independent study skills. You will need to develop your powers of oral expression to succeed in the oral component of the examination.