SPANISH

Head of Department: Mrs V Potter

GCSE Curriculum (Edexcel Examinations Board)

Girls can choose to continue with Spanish to GCSE or beyond, all having begun the language in the 3rd year (year 9).  The structure of the final exam is the same as for French, with equal emphasis on the four skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing the language.
 

Spanish in the Sixth Form
             Edexcel for A2 in 2009(Edexcel Examinations Board)
          AQA for AS & A2 in 2010 (AQA Examinations Board)

Please note that slight changes will be made to AS and A-level specifications for those embarking on the courses in the autumn of 2008.

As for GCSE, you will practise all aspects of the language:  speaking, listening, reading and writing.  In addition you will study some of the literature of the country and learn more about its life and culture.  You must be prepared to express your views on a wide range of current issues, in particular those affecting the country whose language you are studying.  This will involve reading newspaper articles, watching television programmes and researching topics on the internet.  It is vital, too, that you spend some time in the country, preferably living with a family. 
 

The A2 syllabus to be examined in 2009 remains Edexcel with 2 units: understanding and written responses; Research, understanding and written responses

COURSE CONTENT - AQA 1696 (AS) & 2696 (A2)