Spanish

Course summary

Students will enhance their Spanish language proficiency, gaining cultural insights into Spain and other Spanish-speaking countries. The course builds on GCSE skills, emphasising listening, speaking, reading, writing and translation. A-level students work towards achieving mastery in their understanding, communication, fluency, and accuracy in Spanish. Themes which will be covered include: Aspects of Hispanic Society (modern and traditional values, cyberspace and equal rights). Artistic Culture in the Hispanic World (modern day idols, Spanish regional identity and cultural heritage). Multiculturalism in Hispanic Society (immigration, racism and integration). Aspects of Political Life in the Hispanic World (today’s youth and tomorrow’s citizens, monarchies and dictatorships and popular movements). Students also study and write essays on a film and a novel. For more information, please see the full prospectus.