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2010-11 Courses

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AS/A Level Spanish (2012-13)

AS/A Level Spanish

student taking part in Spanish

The course aims to develop a high level of competence in understanding, speaking and writing Spanish and a deeper knowledge of the culture and civilisation of Spain. You will cover topics at AS dealing with 21st century issues: leisure, education and social issues. At A2, media, environmental issues and contemporary Spain and Latin America are also studied. Magazines, newspapers, radio and TV programmes, videos and films are used for classroom and research activities. You will also have access to modern technology including a language laboratory, the Internet and satellite television.

Spanish makes you think. It encourages you to question your own ideas, put your own point of view across and offers you the chance to understand Spanish society and culture more deeply.

Qualifications

Past experience has shown that for this course you need at least a grade B in Spanish GCSE and at least a grade B in English Language GCSE. You will also need a strong interest in Spanish and a commitment to the study of the Spanish language and culture.

Modules

AS Modules

  • Oral (AS)
  • Listening, Reading & Writing (AS)

A2 Modules

  • Oral (A2)
  • Listening, Reading & Writing (A2)

Study Visits / Fieldwork

You will have the opportunity to take part in special Spanish topic awaydays, hosted by various universities, and you will be encouraged to take part in the 'Your Future in Europe' conference, held each year in Paris. You will also be encouraged to take part in a week-long residential study visit to Seville, where you will be taught by native speakers.

After the Course

Spanish can help you gain access to top jobs in business, banking/finance, journalism, law public relations, travel and the Civil Service. Spanish students have gone on to study a wide range of subjects in higher education and some have chosen to specialise in Spanish. The knowledge of a European language enhances your confidence and social skills and increases your career prospects in the European and global market-place.