Our aim is to provide all students with the opportunity to continue developing language skills provided by the GCSE studies by allowing students to express themselves through a wider range of topics, which include cultural heritage and politics, as well as through the study of a literature text and the study of a film. Students are therefore able to develop language skills but also gain a wider understanding of Spanish and Spanish culture.

Students study technological and social change, looking at diversity and its benefits. They will study highlights of Spanish-speaking artistic culture, including Spanish cultural heritage and modern day idols and learn about political engagement and who wields political power in the Spanish-speaking world. Students also explore the influence of the past on present-day Spanish-speaking communities. Throughout their studies, they will learn the language in the context of Spanish-speaking countries and the issues and consequences which have shaped them. Students will study texts and films and have the opportunity to conduct independent research on an area of their choice. The assessments place an emphasis on spontaneity and grammar, as well as providing plenty of opportunities for students to apply their knowledge independently and creatively.

We ensure that SEND and disadvantaged children are given the necessary support in class to fully access the Curriculum and that equal opportunities are given to all.

Students will:

• Enhance their linguistic skills and promote and develop their capacity for critical thinking on the basis of their knowledge and understanding of the language, culture and society of the country or countries where the language is spoken  
• Develop control of the language system to convey meaning, using spoken and written skills, including an extended range of vocabulary, for both practical and intellectual purposes as increasingly confident, accurate and independent users of the language
• Develop their ability to interact effectively with users of the language in speech and in writing, including through online media to build fluency and confidence. 
• Engage critically with intellectually stimulating texts, films and other materials in the original language, developing an appreciation of sophisticated and creative uses of the language and understanding them within their cultural and social context  
• Develop knowledge about matters central to the society and culture, past and present, of the country or countries where the language is spoken  
• Equip themselves with transferable skills such as autonomy, resourcefulness, creativity, critical thinking, and linguistic, cultural and cognitive flexibility that will enable them to proceed to further study or employment 
• Develop their capacity for critical and analytical thinking through the language of study and act as independent researchers in the language of study. 
• Topics/Themes 

Theme 1: Aspects of Hispanic society 

• Modern and traditional values
• Cyberspace
• Equal rights

Theme 2: Multiculturalism in Hispanic society 

• Immigration
• Racism
• Integration

Theme 3: Artistic culture in the Hispanic world 

• Modern day idols
• Spanish regional identity
• Cultural heritage

Theme 4: Aspects of political life in the Hispanic world  

• Today’s youth, tomorrow’s citizens
• Monarchies and dictatorships
• Popular movements