ABOUT THIS COURSE
This course is ideal for learners who wish to develop their language skills or progress in a career in languages. This course is ideal for students who have studied Spanish at GCSE or have family in Spain and wish to further their studies.
You could complement your studies with Extended Opportunities including French society.
COURSE AREA LEAD
Maisie Krebs
WHO IS THIS AIMED AT?
This course is aimed at students who:
Wish to broaden their studies and add a qualification that is attractive to employers
Enjoy learning languages and have a dynamic approach to work
Enjoy travelling and learning about other cultures, people and places
Have an interest in wider European issues
Would like to go onto a career within business, travel, media, teaching or interpreting
Would like to study a foreign language at Higher Education
WHAT WILL YOU LEARN?
Core Units:
Aspects of Hispanic society
Artistic culture in the Hispanic world
Multiculturalism in Hispanic society
Aspects of political life in Hispanic society
Grammar
One text and one film
Individual research project
WHAT SKILLS WILL YOU DEVELOP?
Analysing texts both written and spoken
Reading strategies
Essay writing
Effort
Resilience
Meeting deadlines
Literacy and oracy in the target language and English
Communication skills
Teamwork/groupwork
Self-motivation
Application of digital technologies
PROGRESSION ROUTES
Languages & Logistics
Spanish
Translator
Civil Servant
Journalist
MFL Teacher
International Marketing