A-level Spanish
Develop the ability to write in grammatically correct Spanish, listen and understand Spanish speech, and creatively express your thoughts, ideas, and opinions in the conversation! On this course, you will become more confident when speaking Spanish, whilst also exploring Spanish culture and customs. You will be provided with expert support to help you gain this highly respected qualification.
Course Introduction
If being able to speak one of the most common languages in the world and communicate in over twenty countries sounds appealing to you, then you’re in the right place. There’s a reason why A-level Spanish is the most popular foreign language – employers and universities around the world highly prize it.
Whilst studying A-level Spanish, you will enhance your cognitive skills, as learning a new language has been proven to improve your memory. This is a skill that can be extremely beneficial both personally and professionally, particularly if you will be spending time abroad in a Spanish speaking country.
You’ll learn much more than simply how to speak Spanish; you’ll develop the ability to understand different dialects and you’ll even examine economic, social and cultural differences between northern and southern Spain. You’ll immerse yourself in Spanish culture, looking at attitudes towards topics such as marriage, divorce and families. You’ll practise reading, writing and speaking Spanish, focusing on the topics of politics, immigration, media, cultural celebrations and Hispanic communities.
Course Info
- Duration
- Study Hours
- Difficulty
- Outcome
- UCAS Points
- Units
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8–24 months
(Fast Track available)
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300
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Level 3
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AQA A-Level
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56
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9 units (view units)
Awarding Body: AQA
AQA qualifications are internationally recognised and taught in 30 countries worldwide, highly valued and recognised by employers and universities and enable you to progress to the next stage of your life. AQA qualifications suit a range of abilities and include GCSE courses, IGCSE courses and A-level courses.
UCAS
This course carries UCAS points. This means that it can be used to gain direct access to university courses and other higher education qualifications, through the UCAS system.
What you will learn
Below is an outline of the course material you will study:
Unit 1: Spanish Identity
- Vocabulary
- Grammar
- Spain as a multicultural country
- Separatism
- Unhappiness in communities
- Spanish regional identity
Unit 2: Cultural Heritage
- Prehispanic Civilisations in Spain
- Prehispanic Cilisations in South America
- The Spanish Colonisation
- Art and places
Unit 3: Modern Times
- Catholic background
- The legalisation of gay marriage and visibility of the LGBT+ community in Spain
- Evolution of women in Spanish society
Unit 4: Politics
- Republic, dictatorship and the current constitution
- Dictatorships in South America
- Social protests
Unit 5: Multiculturalism and Racism
- Immigration in Spanish-speaking countries
- Benefits and problems of immigration
- Inclusion policies
Unit 6: Media
- Old idols
- Social and cultural awakening after the Franco dictatorship
- Modern-day idols
Unit 7: Customs & celebrations
- Festivities in Spain
- Festivities in South America
- La Sobremesa
- Las Fallas
- La Tomatina
Unit 8: The Internet and its Influence
- Social networks
- The Internet
- Globalisation
Unit 9: Preparing for the examinations
- Paper 1: Listening, Reading, and Writing
- Paper 2: Writing
Course Outcome
Upon successfully passing your exams, you will receive an A-level in Spanish, issued by the AQA exam board. You’ll also receive 56 UCAS points that will assist in a University course application.
This syllabus (7692) has been chosen specifically because it is best suited to distance learning.
An A-level qualification in Spanish is admired by universities and employers, and it will also allow you to communicate effectively with Spanish speakers in their native tongue.
Progression Routes
An A-level Spanish qualification can lead to a variety of academic and career opportunities. Employers and universities highly respect the ability to speak a different language. This course will have you adequately prepared to study the following degrees:
- Modern Languages
- International Relations
- Latin American Studies
- Spanish Language & Literature.
There are also several exciting professions you can pursue after successfully completing A-level Spanish. Job opportunities include:
- Language Teacher
- Educational Consultant
- Professional Translator
- Interpreter
Examinations and Assessments
You will be required to complete three standard papers:
Paper 1 Listening, Reading, and Writing: 2 hours 30 minutes, 50% of A-level, 100 marks
Paper 2 Writing: 2 hours, 20% of A-level, 80 marks
Paper 3 Speaking: 21 – 23 minutes (including 5 minutes preparation), 30% of A-level, 60 marks
You will also have the opportunity to carry out an independent research project on an area of your own personal interest.
Entry Requirements
There are no specific requirements to study this course. However, it is strongly recommended that you have studied GCSE Spanish or an equivalent level beforehand