Spanish

Course summary

Students develop the four language skills of speaking, listening, reading and writing through the study of topics such as social issues and trends, and political and artistic culture in the Hispanic society. In addition, students study a literary text and a film, and undertake an individual research project on a subject that is of interest to them, relating to a country where Spanish is spoken. The course allows students to develop a range of transferable skills such as communication, creativity, critical thinking and research skills. THE FUTURE: Languages support you in standing out from the crowd: they are sought after by many employers as a valuable skill. A language is particularly valuable for careers in: Business, Government, Media, Finance, Medicine, Social Care, Law, Marketing, Computer Gaming, Translation and Interpreting, Travel and Tourism, Voluntary and Charitable sectors. YEAR 12: Aspects of Hispanic society • Modern and traditional values, cyberspace and equal rights Artistic culture in the Hispanic world • The influence of idols, Spanish regional identity, Hispanic cultural heritage • Study of a film YEAR 13: Multiculturalism in Hispanic society • Immigration, racism, and integration Aspects of political life in the Hispanic world • Today’s youth, tomorrow’s citizens, monarchies and dictatorships, and popular movements • Study of a literary text • Individual Research Project (IRP)