Spanish

Course summary

The importance of Modern Languages in our society cannot be overstated, especially in view of the increasingly globalised economy and workplace. There is a wide variety of career opportunities available to students of a foreign language, either in the category of those directly using languages or, increasingly, where a foreign language is an additional required skill – for example in accountancy, law, insurance, marketing, banking, tourism and PA work. Course content The course aims to: - Develop your understanding of written and spoken forms of Spanish in a variety of styles - Encourage you to communicate confidently, clearly and effectively in Spanish using increasingly accurate and complex language - Help you to develop critical insights into, and contact with, the contemporary society, cultural background and other countries where Spanish is spoken - Provide a suitable foundation for further study of Spanish as well as a highly regarded course for those not wishing to continue to university level Topics include: - The changing nature of family - The 'cyber-society' - Regional Identity - Immigration, integration and racism - The Influence of Idols - Cultural Heritage - Monarchies and Dictatorships - Study of 1 literary text and 1 film - An individual research project