A Level Spanish

Please refer to EN's Entry Requirements Guide for specific advice on our Admissions Policy. This guide is supplied at interview to prospective students and is also available to Schools & Careers Advisers.

The course concentrates on the mastery of Spanish and it demands a high level of interest in a wide range of modern issues and current affairs. The As/A level course offers the opportunity to study film, literature and history alongside the culture, politics and social aspects of the Spanish speaking world. Spanish is the official language of 21 countries and more than 410 million people speak Spanish as their native language.

You will have access to specialist computer applications, literature and a range of foreign language films. You will learn about Spain and gain valuable insights into the culture of the country.

The four skills of reading, writing, listening and speaking will be practised in each lesson. Not only will you achieve an advanced level of Spanish, you will also develop a deeper understanding of society and global issues, particularly those pertaining to the Spanish speaking world.

First year

Aspects of Hispanic society

- Modern and traditional values (Los valores tradicionales y modernos)

- Cyberspace (El ciberespacio)

- Equal rights (La igualdad de los sexos)

Artistic culture in the Hispanic world

- Modern day idols (La influencia de los ídolos)

- Spanish regional identity (La identidad regional en España)

- Cultural heritage (El patrimonio cultural)

Film: Ocho apellidos vascos

Second year

- Multiculturalism in Hispanic society

- Aspects of political life in Hispanic society

Study of a novel “Como agua para chocolate” and revision of all first year topics.

A combination of oral, listening, reading and essay writing will be assessed in 3 examinations at the end of the AS year.

7691/1 45% of AS 7691/2 25% of AS 7691/3 30% of AS

There will be 3 more examinations and an independent research project at the end of the 2nd year.

7692/1 50% of A-level 7692/2 20% of A-level 7692/3 30% of A-level

Grade 6 in GCSE Spanish and at least a Grade 5 in GCSE English Language. An average GCSE score of 5.50 or higher.

Study of a foreign language not only opens the doors to language degrees, but also combines well with any other subject at University level. Knowledge of a language to A-Level is a valuable asset in most workplaces. Many students who have studied languages have excellent communication skills and an ability to create and maintain a coherent and cohesive argument, qualities which often lead to enhanced job prospects.