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Course Summary for Spanish Linear A level
Exam Board: AQA
Term | Taught by Miss Guadas 2 Double Lessons a week |
Taught by Mr Green 2 Double Lesson a week |
Term 1 Sep-Dec |
Introduction to A Level Grammar review and consolidation Skills practice, Vocabulary review and practice Theme 1.1: Artistic Culture in the Hispanic World: i) Music, film and TV media idols, ii) Spanish Regional identity, Traditions and customs, gastronomy and regional languages. |
Theme 1.2: Aspects of Hispanic Society ii) Cyberspace: The Internet, social media, mobiles. Also skills, grammar, vocabulary as required. |
Term 2 |
Continue with Theme 1 (ii) Regional Identity Grammar and skills required for A level And (iii)Cultural heritage in anticipation/preparation of trip |
Continue to study set film 8 Apellidos Vascos |
Term | Start set book: Como Agua Para Chocolate Theme 1: (iii) Cultural heritage : famous sites in the Hispanic world , Art and Architecture , Musical heritage and its diversity. |
8 Apellidos Vascos 1.2 (iii) Equal Rights: women and work, gender rights, machismo and feminism in the Hispanic world. |
June 2020 | AS exam on all skills: one essay on set book or film , translations , reading and listening tasks , oral |
Year 12 Books
Text books which may be used in class (You may buy your own for reference or revision if required):
We have a wide range of other resources for research /skills practice-feel free to ask, browse and borrow.
There will be a regular weekly conversation session with a native assistant and with volunteer year 13 students.
Work will be set to be done outside lessons time and for supervised private study sessions.
Racism, xenophobia and other attitudes Measures and legislation against racism in society
Term | Taught by Mr Green 2 Double Lessons a week |
Taught by Miss Guadas 2 Double Lesson a week |
Term 1 |
Theme3. 1.2 Multiculturalism in Hispanic Society i) Benefits and negative aspects Immigration in the Hispanic world Illegal immigration and associated problems Grammar revision and practice on a diagnostic basis. |
Complete Book: Como Agua Para Chocolate Literary essay writing skills and techniques Theme 3.2.2 Aspects of political life in the Hispanic world: i) Youth and politics, unemployment and the perfect society. |
Term 2 |
Preparation for oral exams –complete initial research project Multiculturalism in Hispanic society |
Aspects of political life in the Hispanic world: The Franco dictatorship, The development of the monarchy in Spain, Latin American dictatorships |
Term 3 |
Oral examination –actual research project completed. Multiculturalism in Hispanic Society: iv) Integration and living together: Culture, Education, Religion |
Aspects of political life in the Hispanic world: Strikes and demonstrations, The power of the unions, Social protest movements eg 15M |
Exam: | Papers 1 and 2: Reading, listening and summary Films and literary texts |
Revision and practice of literary essays (until exam) |
Year 13 Books
Text books which may be used in class (You may buy your own for reference or revision if required):
We have a wide range of other resources for research /skills practice-feel free to ask, browse and borrow.
There will be a regular weekly conversation session with a native assistant and with volunteer year 13 students.
Work will be set to be done outside lessons time and for supervised private study sessions.
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