Themes Covered During the Two Years. • Theme 1: The evolution of Spanish society. • Theme 2: The political and artistic culture in the Hispanic world. • Theme 3: Immigration and multicultural society in Spain. • Theme 4: The Franco dictatorship and transition to democracy. Students study a film in L6 (Volver) and a literary text in U6 (La Casa de Bernarda Alba’) Students complete listening, reading, translations and grammar tasks as well as preparing for the oral examination. They write analytical essays about the film and play. The study of Spanish enhances students’ linguistic skills and promotes and develops their capacity for critical thinking based on their knowledge and understanding of the language, culture and society of the country or countries where the language is spoken. It develops language learning skills and strategies, including communication strategies to sustain communication and build fluency and confidence as well as equips them with transferable skills such as autonomy, resourcefulness, creativity, critical thinking, and linguistic, cultural, and cognitive flexibility that will enable them to proceed to further study or employment. Therefore, it is a very versatile subject for further study and is highly regarded by all institutions. Many previous students who have studied Spanish A level, go on to study Spanish as part of a joint honours’ degree: Spanish and Russian, Spanish, and English, English and Latin American Studies, Spanish and Linguistics, Spanish and Psychology, Spanish and Biology, Spanish and Film Studies, Spanish and Classics, Spanish and Business. One of the great advantages of studying a language is the year abroad, where students have the opportunity to practise and develop their speaking skills as well as to embrace new cultures and traditions.