SPANISH Exam Board: Edexcel Syllabus: A-level: 9SP0 Consult: Mrs Hardy WHY STUDY THE SUBJECT? We believe languages should appeal to all students. The A-level in Spanish has been developed to inspire all students who have an appreciation of the language, literature, film and culture of the Spanish-speaking world. Students will gain an advanced level of knowledge and understanding of the Spanish language, the culture of Spain and other hispanic countries, as well as practical and valuable language and transferable study skills. The skills will help to prepare students for higher education and enhance their employability profile. CONTENT AND BREAKDOWN There are 4 themes to be covered for the full A-level. Each theme also covers several sub-topics. The main themes are: • Theme 1: La evolución de la sociedad española • Theme 2: La cultura política y artística en el mundo de habla española • Theme 3: La inmigración y la sociedad multicultural española
• Theme 4: La dictadura franquista y la transición a la democracia In Year 12, students study themes 1 and 2. In Year 13, students study themes 3 and 4. Students will be required to study TWO works for the full A-level. Currently students are studying the film, ‘Volver’ by Pedro Almodóvar and the Novel: La casa de Bernada Alba by Federico García Lorca. ASSESSMENT UNITS FOR A-level • Paper 1: Listening, Reading and Translation - 2 hours, 40% of qualification • Paper 2: Written response to works and Translation – 2 hours 40 minutes, 30% of qualification • Paper 3: Speaking – 30% of qualification 22
EXTRACURRICULAR There will be an introduction to Spanish Cinema at The BFI in London. AFTER ASHCOMBE Spanish is one of the main European languages and is the third most widelyspoken Language in the world. It is valued in combination with many other skills and subject areas, including science, technology, the arts and commerce. Students with a good pass at A-level have access to a wide range of interesting career options in tourism, banking, law, exports and within multi-national companies with many opportunities for travel and work both in the UK and around the world.
