SPANISH STATEMENT OF INTENT FOR SPANISH Language students at Charters School will be equipped with the skills necessary to interact in everyday situations in French and Spanish-speaking countries. They will be confident communicators, capable of articulating ideas, desires and needs in various contexts. They will appreciate the value of language-learning and understand more about the cultures of the languages studied. This understanding will help them develop a greater sense of their own identity and appreciate the values and diversity of local and global communities. Through language-learning, they will develop a range of soft skills, including independence, resilience, research and teamwork.
COURSE DETAILS Paper 1: Listening, reading and translation Paper 1 is based on four themes: the evolution of Spanish society; political and artistic culture of the Spanish-speaking world; immigration and multicultural society in Spain; the Franco dictatorship and the transition to democracy. Paper 2: written response to works and translation Students study a literary text (Como Agua Para Chocolate) and a film (Volver). Paper 3: Speaking Paper 3 is based on four themes: the evolution of Spanish society; political and artistic culture of the Spanish-speaking world; immigration and multicultural society in Spain; the Franco dictatorship and the transition to democracy. There is also an independent research project.
COMPLEMENTARY SUBJECTS A-level Spanish is a vibrant course that attracts students with a wide range of interests. Therefore, it combines well with any other subject on the curriculum. A-level students combine Spanish with any other subject, from Music to Mathematics and Biology to Sociology. Those with a scientific or mathematical mind often appreciate the logic of the grammar. Those who study English Literature and other discursive subjects usually excel when presenting ideas verbally or on paper. The study of languages is highly regarded by top academic universities, including Oxbridge, and can also work well as a third subject for prospective students of Medicine or Law..
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