AS/A Level 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 and the Internet.
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
You will need at least a grade B in Spanish GCSE and at least a grade B in English Language GCSE and English Literature GCSE
Study Visits / Fieldwork
You will be strongly 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.