Spanish

Course summary

The main aims are to help you communicate confidently, clearly and effectively in Spanish through both the written and spoken word; to develop your understanding of the spoken and written forms of Spanish; to help you develop critical insights into and contact with, the contemporary society, cultural background and heritage of Spain and Latin-American countries. At 1 A-level, activities are based on the following topic areas: – 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. – A film in Spanish “El laberinto del Fauno” At 2 A-level activities are based on the following areas: – Multiculturalism in the 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. – 1 book or 1 film in Spanish: “Como Agua para Chocolate” and “El Laberinto del Fauno” revisited