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Why Study Spanish?
To be equipped for professional life in the 21st Century you will need a range of skills, and proficiency in one or more foreign languages could be invaluable to your career development in a competitive world. A modern foreign language combines well with all subjects and can be studied as part of a range of degree courses, on its own, or with other languages. As Spanish is the third most spoken language in the world and Spain is a prominent member of the European Union there are many opportunities for Spanish speakers in the business world.
What will I study?
You will study Spanish language and society. AS is studied in Lower 6 and A2 in Upper 6.
Lower 6 AS.
The first year of the course comprises:
- Three modules which include issues relevant to you - problems of young people, relationships, gender issues, drugs, AIDS, the mass media, environmental issues, education, careers, leisure, tourism, sport and entertainment.
- Surfing the Internet for current news and authentic resources, as well as developing your independent study skills.
- Using satellite television, videos and radio programmes to keep up to date with Spanish news and culture.
Upper 6 - A2
The second year comprises three more modules which include contemporary issues such as:
- Current affairs, EU, employment, immigration, health, wealth and poverty, government and the monarchy.
- Once again you will be encouraged to widen your knowledge via the Internet, newspapers, radio, videos and satellite television.
- You will have the opportunity to read works by Spanish and South American writers and watch films.
How will I be assessed?
Assessment is by three examinations at the end of Lower 6 for the AS qualification.
Unit 1 - Listening / reading / writing
Unit 2 - Writing based on 8 articles you will have stuided
Unit 3 - Speaking based on the work prepared for Units 1 and 2.
Advanced Level (A2) assessment comprises three examinations:
Unit 4 - Listening / reading / writing
Unit 5 - Coursework or examination based on a topic of interest.
Unit 6 - Speaking based on the work prepared for Units 4 and 5.
Entry Requirements
In order to study Spanish at AS or A2 you will have achieved a very good grade at GCSE. This will usually be A* but may be A.
Spanish News and Events
Easter Baking with Year 6
¡Feliz Pascua! (Happy Easter!)
Year 6 Stanfield pupils spent their Spanish lesson making ‘la mona', a cake decorated in very imaginative ways, which is given to Spanish children at Easter by their godparents. The pupils created their design after seeing lots of examples and then had great fun producing the final version.
