A level
The Spanish A Level course helps students to both strengthen their knowledge of the Spanish language as well as broaden their understanding of the cultures and traditions of the Spanish speaking world.
At Fearnhill, we study the AQA A Level Spanish course. Students will study more complex aspects of the Spanish language in the context of the culture and history of Spanish speaking countries, as well as studying Spanish literary texts and films. The focus is on how Spanish-speaking society has changed and continues to change, so the course covers aspects of current and historic social issues, the cultures of the hispanic world and their political landscape. We aim to encourage students, as the young people of today, to engage in the issues of the world around them and reflect on how life has changed within this.
The main aspects of the curriculum are:
1. Social Issues and Change
2. Political and Artistic Culture
3. Grammar
4. Works (at Fearnhill this is La Casa de Bernada Alba by Federico Garcia Lorca and El Laberinto del Fauno by Guillermo del Toro)
There are three exams at A Level:
Paper 1: Listening, Reading and Writing
Paper 2: Writing
Paper 3: Speaking
Although the course does focus on the Spanish language, the aspects of culture, society and artistic works will shape students’ cultural understanding and prepare them for the world of work after studies, whether that be in a Spanish speaking country or another. Students will end the course with a well rounded understanding and appreciation of the world around them, which is a skill highly sought by employers.
Students will need to have previously studied Spanish at GCSE or have an equivalent qualification. We require a minimum grade of 6 at GCSE to ensure students have the skills and understanding required to transition to the A Level context. However, we can consider individual circumstances so if you have any concerns with this please contact Miss Cordon.