Spanish

Course summary

The A level Spanish courses give the opportunity to develop linguistic competence, including detailed grammatical knowledge and improved accuracy, in the context of an in-depth study of aspects of Spanish speaking society and culture, including works of literature and film. Topics include: Aspects of Hispanic society: • Modern and traditional values • Cyberspace • Equal rights Multiculturalism in Hispanic society: • Immigration • Racism • Integration Artistic culture in the Hispanic world: • Modern-day idols • Spanish regional identity • Cultural heritage or cultural landscape Aspects of political life in the Hispanic world: • Today’s youth, tomorrow’s citizens • Monarchies, republics and dictatorships • Popular movements