Spanish A Level

Course Details

 Board:  Edexcel

 Course Title:  Spanish A level

 Course Specification Code:  A Level 9SP0

 Course Entry Requirements:  Grade 6 in Spanish

Content - Year 12

Spanish Year 1 (Paper 1 ,2, 3)

Social issues and trends:  Evolving society, Changing family structures, Impact of tourism, The world of work

Political, intellectual and artistic culture:  Music, Media, Festivals and Traditions

Content - Year 13

Social trends and issues:  Immigration and the multicultural society
Political, intellectual and artistic culture:  The Franco dictatorship and transition to democracy

Assessment

Examination Requirements

1 hour 50 minutes

Written examination ( Listening, reading and translation)

40% of total A Level mark

 Paper 2:

2 hour 40 minutes

Written examination (written response to works and translation)

30% of total A Level mark

 Paper 3:

21-23 minutes

Speaking exam

30% of total A Level mark 

Higher Education at St Paul's

Language study contributes to a broad general education and gives you invaluable practical and transferable skills for the future. In most careers nowadays language abilities are highly valued.  You may choose to specialise in Spanish at university or combine your language with other subjects such as Engineering, History, Media and journalism, Management and Business Studies, Teaching, Fashion Design, Travel & Hospitality Management, Accountancy, European Studies, or International or European Law.

Why Spanish at St Paul's

You will engage with stimulating texts, films and other materials in the original language, equip yourselves with transferable skills such as autonomy, resourcefulness, creativity and critical thinking.  Improve your grasp of English, develop your ability to interact with users of the language in speech, writing and through online media. Mediate between cultures and between speakers of the language and speakers of English. Foster the ability to learn other languages

 Contact:

 Name:  Miss A Hernandez Benito

 Email:  ahernandez@st-pauls.surrey.sch.uk

 Telephone:  01932 754811 Ext 202