GCE A Level in Spanish
at The Holy Cross School, New Malden · school or sixth form
What the college says
The Spanish A Level course offers stimulating and rich contents to enable students to develop their linguistic skills, alongside their understanding of the culture and society of countries where Spanish is spoken. Students will study technological and social change, looking at the multicultural nature of Hispanic society. They will study highlights of Hispanic artistic culture, including a focus on Spanish regional identity and the cultural heritage of past civilisations. They will learn about aspects of the diverse political landscape of the Hispanic world. Students will explore the influence of the past on present-day Hispanic communities. Throughout their studies, students learn the language in the context of Hispanic countries and issues and influences which have shaped them. Students will dvelop their essay-writing skills through the study of a novel and film, and they will have the opportunity to carry out an Independent Research Project (IRP) as part of their speaking examination.
What you need to get on
GCSE Spanish Grade 6 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
The Holy Cross School
25, Sandal Road, New Malden, KT3 5AR
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