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- To build on previous study of Spanish
- To develop linguistic knowledge and cultural understanding of the countries/communities where the language is spoken
- To study literature and film in order to undertake a deeper analysis of language structures and cultural awareness
- To build confidence and fluency in spoken Spanish
- To research an area of personal interest related to the country/communities where Spanish is spoken
- To gain a greater awareness of intercultural differences
WJEC
The AS will count towards the A level qualification as per the percentages below.
Externally assessed in Year 12 with an oral examination and 1 written paper. In year 13 there is an additional oral and 2 written papers.
- AS Component 1: Speaking 12% – 12-15 minutes + 15 minutes preparation
- AS Component 2: Listening, Reading, Translation and Critical Response in writing 28% – 2 hours 30 mins
- A Level Component 1: Speaking 18% – 11-12 minutes
- A Level Component 2: Listening, Reading and Translation 30% – 2 hours
- A Level Component 3: Critical and analytical response in writing (closed book) 12% – 1 hour 30 mins
Year 12 – Film plus topics
Film
Sub-theme: Being a young person in Spain
- Family structures, traditional and modern values, friendships/relationships
- Youth trends, issues and personal identity
- Educational and employment opportunities
Sub-theme: Understanding the Spanish-speaking world
- Regional culture and heritage in Spain, Spanish-speaking countries and communities
- Literature, art, film and music in the Spanish-speaking world
Year 13 – Literature and topics
Literature
- Esquivel: Como agua para chocolate
Theme: Diversity and difference
Sub-themes:
- Migration and integration
- Cultural identity and marginalisation
- Reasons for marginalisation;
- Cultural enrichment and celebrating difference
- Discrimination and diversity
Theme: The two Spains: 1936 onwards
Sub-themes:
- El franquismo - origins, development and consequences
- Post-Civil War Spain - historical and political repercussions
- The Spanish Civil War and the Transition to Democracy
- Spain - coming to terms with the past
- “Recuperación de la memoria histórica”