AS/A2 Spanish
at The Commonweal School, Swindon · school or sixth form
What the college says
Across the 2 years you will study the below topics: 1. Social Issues and Trends a. Aspects of Hispanic society (e.g. modern and traditional values, equal rights) b. Multiculturalism in Hispanic society (e.g. immigration, racism, integration) 2. Political and Artistic Culture a. Artistic culture in the Hispanic world (e.g. modern idols, regional identity, cultural landscape) b. Aspects of political life in the Hispanic world (e.g. youth, citizenship, monarchy v republicanism) 3. Grammar 4. Hispanic Works a. Literary texts b. Films 5. Individual research project (for speaking exam) Smaller classes at A-level allow for increased spoken work and greater oral fluency. We largely centre on discussion work allowing you to grow not only as a linguist, but as a thinker and citizen of the wider-world and to hone your debating skills. The broad and multidisciplinary nature of a language and its application to a wide range of current issues that call on your abilities to demonstrate the transferability of your knowledge, understanding and skills, make it an ideal vehicle in the development of knowledge and understanding of the Key Skills. You will also develop the ability to write critical appreciation of a topic, text or film as well as cultural knowledge of Hispanic societies. It serves as excellent preparation in the skills required for courses in Further Education.
What you need to get on
GCSE Spanish grade B or above.
How you are assessed
Academic subjects, mostly exams, three or four at once. The traditional route to university.
What this level means
The A-level-equivalent step, and what universities and employers ask for.
Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?
Approved for 16 to 18 study on the government's Section 96 list.
Where it runs
Commonweal Sixth Form
THE MALL, SWINDON, SN1 4JE
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