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Case studyAmy
Case study
I thought it would be useful to keep studying Spanish as it is always helpful to know another language. I have enjoyed every aspect of Spanish at AS Level. It is interesting to learn about a different culture and this has helped broaden my vocabulary, even in English as I am always learning new things! It is fascinating to learn how the language works and how it varies from English. Spanish will help me in the future as I would like to study primary teaching, maybe even in Spain! Taking part in the exchange, was an amazing experience. It has broadened my Spanish and has made me much more confident with speaking it!
It is interesting to learn about a different culture and this has helped broaden my vocabulary, even in English as I am always learning new things!
Spanish (A Level)
Assessment- Year 1 & 2
70% listening, reading and writing; 30% speaking. The examination consists of three papers. Assessment is 100% examination-based. - Exam board
AQA - Specific entry requirements
Grade 6 in GCSE Spanish.
What Will You Learn?
You will have studied Spanish at GCSE, or maybe you are a native speaker. Either way, this course places
speaking the language at its very heart, which is an exciting prospect, and very different from your other subject
choices. You speak and write in the language and in order to do this confidently, we develop your fluency through the in-depth study of grammar and vocabulary. During the two years with us, you will study the social, political and cultural movements of Spain and other Spanish speaking countries, and you will analyse closely some key film and literary texts. Spanish is one of the most frequently spoken languages in the world, and studying this subject at OSFC will open up a huge gateway of opportunities.
Modules
Year 1
- Paper 1: Listening, Reading, Writing and Grammar (and a translation into English).
- Topics Include: Aspects of Hispanic Society and Artistic Culture in the Hispanic World.
- Paper 2: Writing and Grammar (one essay on a film and a translation).
- Paper 3: Speaking (discussions on above topics). Grammar will also feature in all aspects of the course.
Year 2
- Paper 1: Listening, Reading, Writing and Grammar (with translations).
- Topics Include: Aspects of Hispanic Society, Artistic Culture, Multiculturalism and Aspects of Political Life in the Hispanic World.
- Paper 2: Writing. You will study two cultural topics: a film and a period of history or a play/ book on which you will write the essays.
- Paper 3: Speaking. It includes a discussion on one of the sub-themes and a presentation and a discussion of an individual research project. Grammar will also feature in all aspects of the course.
Special Features
- You will have the opportunity to travel to Spain and engage first hand with the language and the culture. We also regularly take you to Spanish study workshops and have particularly strong connections with the University of Manchester and Manchester Metropolitan University.
- Your language skills will be supported by a Spanish Language Assistant who will coach you in a weekly 1-1.
- We enter (and often win) writing competitions.
Where Will This Lead?
Knowledge of a modern foreign language is useful in a range of different careers, including translation, business, law, tourism and marketing. Knowledge of a language will help in any career that requires communication skills, problem solving skills, initiative, flexibility or experience of other cultures. Languages are highly valued by Russell Group universities and will facilitate progression onto any degree programme.
