Spanish – A-Level AQA
Course entry requirements
Grade 6 or above at GCSE. We also recommend that you will have achieved a Grade 5 or above in English. This is an important requirement due to the literary content of this course.
OVERVIEW OF COURSE
You will become a proficient speaker and be able to understand others on a range of topics in Spanish. You will develop your communication skills, problem solving skills, listening skills, competence in English, increased confidence, the ability to ‘think on your feet’, translation skills both into and out of Spanish, alongside essay writing skills
COURSE DETAILS AND ASSESSMENT INFORMATION
This qualification is linear, meaning all exams are taken at the end of the course. Assessments will focus on writing, speaking, listening, reading and translation skills.
In Year 12, you will study
Aspects of Hispanic society
• Modern and traditional values
• Cyberspace
• Equal rights
Artistic culture in the Hispanic World
• Modern day idols
• Spanish regional identity
• Cultural heritage or cultural landscape
Throughout the course of both years, you will study a book and a film
In Year 13, you will study
Multiculturalism in Hispanic society
• Immigration
• Racism
• Integration
Aspects of political life in the Hispanic world
• Today’s youth, tomorrow’s citizens
• Monarchies, republics and dictatorships
• Popular movements
WHERE CAN THIS COURSE TAKE ME?
The opportunity to study languages at university either solely or combined with another subject is an attractive route for many A-Level linguists. There are a multitude of courses on offer that focus on literature, history, law, tourism, society, culture, film, politics, art and more. Some of the more popular jobs that benefit from having an A-level in a foreign language include journalism, marketing, tourism, law, politics, teaching, police service, civil service, espionage, intelligence gathering and international relations, as well as finance. Having a qualification in a foreign language is looked upon very favourably by most employers.
I CAN FIND OUT MORE INFORMATION BY
Logging on to www.aqa.org.uk, or email Mrs Graver at cgraver@wykhampark-aspirations.org