What will students study in Spanish this year? We follow the AQA syllabus (7692). The content is divided into four areas of interest: Aspects of Hispanic society, Artistic culture in the Hispanic world, Multiculturalism in Hispanic society, Aspects of political life in Hispanic society. Although we follow the OUP textbooks and have the Kerboodle online resource, the A-level course is based on current affairs, and therefore we work with present-day news, videos, documentaries, interviews or any document that can enhance the topics we are covering. This ensures an up to date, very rich and enjoyable curriculum. During the first term of the A-level course, we dedicate a lot of attention to grammar. The grammar at A-level is considerably more demanding than in previous years which is the reason why we put an emphasis on it in the early stages. We will also be studying a film and a book. The film that we have chosen is El Laberinto del Fauno (Pan’s Labyrinth) and the book is Como Agua para Chocolate. Finally, each student will be researching a topic of their choice, but related to the subject, in preparation for the A-level speaking exam. This topic is chosen in agreement with the subject teacher. What are the major assessments this year? Students will be tested at the end of each unit and at the end of each term. We will cover six units at the end of each year. The A-level exam consists of 3 papers: Paper 1: Listening, reading and writing. It is 2 hours 30 minutes long. It is 50% of the final grade, with 100 marks. Material will include complex factual and abstract content and questions will target main points, gist and detail. There are also two translations. Paper 2: Writing. It is 2 hours long, with 80 marks in total and 20% of the final grade. All questions will require a critical appreciation of the concepts and issues covered in the work and a critical and analytical response to features such as the form and the technique of presentation, as appropriate to the work studied. Students are advised to write approximately 300 words per essay. Paper 3: Speaking. 21–23 minutes (including 5 minutes preparation time). It is 30% of the final grade, with 60 marks in total. There is a discussion based on a stimulus card (5–6 minutes); a 2-minute presentation, and a discussion (9–10 minutes) of individual research project. It will be conducted by the teacher but marked by an AQA examiner. What do assessments test? Paper 1 assesses: Aspects of Hispanic society, Artistic culture in the Hispanic world, Multiculturalism in Hispanic society, Aspects of political life in Hispanic society, and Grammar. Paper 2 assesses: The understanding of one text (Como Agua Para Chocolate) and one film (El Laberinto del Fauno). Grammar is also assessed. Paper 3 assesses: The oral skills based on the individual research project, as well as the general cultural understanding. Whom should I contact for further advice or information? Curriculum Leader of Modern Foreign Languages, Mr Castro: jcastro@carshaltongirls.org.uk
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| Region | London |
| Local Authority | Sutton |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Girls |
| Address | West Street, Carshalton, SM5 2QX |
What will students study in Spanish this year? We follow the AQA syllabus (7692). The content is divided into four areas of interest: Aspects of Hispanic society, Artistic culture in the Hispanic world, Multiculturalism in Hispanic society, Aspects of political life in Hispanic society. Although we follow the OUP textbooks and have the Kerboodle online resource, the A-level course is based on current affairs, and therefore we work with present-day news, videos, documentaries, interviews or any document that can enhance the topics we are covering. This ensures an up to date, very rich and enjoyable curriculum. During the first term of the A-level course, we dedicate a lot of attention to grammar. The grammar at A-level is considerably more demanding than in previous years which is the reason why we put an emphasis on it in the early stages. We will also be studying a film and a book. The film that we have chosen is El Laberinto del Fauno (Pan’s Labyrinth) and the book is Como Agua para Chocolate. Finally, each student will be researching a topic of their choice, but related to the subject, in preparation for the A-level speaking exam. This topic is chosen in agreement with the subject teacher. What are the major assessments this year? Students will be tested at the end of each unit and at the end of each term. We will cover six units at the end of each year. The A-level exam consists of 3 papers: Paper 1: Listening, reading and writing. It is 2 hours 30 minutes long. It is 50% of the final grade, with 100 marks. Material will include complex factual and abstract content and questions will target main points, gist and detail. There are also two translations. Paper 2: Writing. It is 2 hours long, with 80 marks in total and 20% of the final grade. All questions will require a critical appreciation of the concepts and issues covered in the work and a critical and analytical response to features such as the form and the technique of presentation, as appropriate to the work studied. Students are advised to write approximately 300 words per essay. Paper 3: Speaking. 21–23 minutes (including 5 minutes preparation time). It is 30% of the final grade, with 60 marks in total. There is a discussion based on a stimulus card (5–6 minutes); a 2-minute presentation, and a discussion (9–10 minutes) of individual research project. It will be conducted by the teacher but marked by an AQA examiner. What do assessments test? Paper 1 assesses: Aspects of Hispanic society, Artistic culture in the Hispanic world, Multiculturalism in Hispanic society, Aspects of political life in Hispanic society, and Grammar. Paper 2 assesses: The understanding of one text (Como Agua Para Chocolate) and one film (El Laberinto del Fauno). Grammar is also assessed. Paper 3 assesses: The oral skills based on the individual research project, as well as the general cultural understanding. Whom should I contact for further advice or information? Curriculum Leader of Modern Foreign Languages, Mr Castro: jcastro@carshaltongirls.org.uk
5 in Spanish
