A Level Spanish Taster Day Materials 2020 A

A Level Spanish Taster Day Materials 2020

A Level Spanish Why choose A Level Spanish Contents of the course Skills you will learn Aims of the A Level course Assessment objectives Transition activities

Why choose A Level Spanish Our answer would be very simple: ‘Why not? ’ If you have proven your ability in GCSE languages, it would be a logical step to take it further you enjoyed it, it was challenging in a ‘different’ kind of way and a language qualification definitely makes you stand out in the crowd! There are, however, some other very important reasons which you may not yet have considered: the further you take your language qualification, the more attractive you become to employers. Statistically, one in five British companies is aware that they are losing trade through lack of language skills within their workforce. The internet has increasingly brought custom from all over the world – language qualifications increase your employability! The Russell Group universities regard the study of languages at 16+ to be part of a very solid preparation for study at degree level. In a nutshell - as one of their recommended ‘facilitating subjects’ - an A level language qualification will enhance your chances of entry into a high quality university. And finally, as linguists we are natural communicators! In a Europe where Brexit threatens to distance us from our neighbours, we will need our coming generations to have an insight, an openness to and an appreciation of other cultures like never before. Being fluent in another language is a life skill that is the envy of many who have missed out. So – why not take your languages to the next level?

Contents of the course – Aspects of Hispanic Society Modern and traditional values (Los valores tradicionales y modernos) Los cambios en la familia Actitudes hacia el matrimonio/el divorcio La influencia de la Iglesia Católica Cyberspace (El ciberespacio) La influencia de internet Las redes sociales: beneficios y peligros Los móviles inteligentes en nuestra sociedad Equal rights (La igualdad de los sexos) La mujer en el mercado laboral El machismo y el feminismo Los derechos de los gays y las personas transgénero

Contents of the course – Multiculturalism in Hispanic Society Immigration (La inmigración) Los beneficios y los aspectos negativos La inmigración en el mundo hispánico Los indocumentados - problemas Racism (El racismo) Las actitudes racistas y xenófobas Las medidas contra el racismo La legislación anti-racista Integration (La convivencia) La convivencia de culturas La educación Las religiones

Contents of the course – Artistic Culture in the Hispanic World Modern day idols (La influencia de los ídolos) Cantantes y músicos Estrellas de televisión y cine Modelos Spanish regional identity (La identidad regional en España) Tradiciones y costumbres La gastronomía Las lenguas Cultural heritage (El patrimonio cultural) Sitios turísticos y civilizaciones prehispánicas: Machu Picchu, la Alhambra, etc Arte y arquitectura El patrimonio musical y su diversidad

Contents of the course – Aspects of Political Life in the Hispanic world Today's youth, tomorrow's citizens (Jóvenes de hoy, ciudadanos del mañana) Los jóvenes y su actitud hacia la política : activismo o apatía El paro entre los jóvenes Su sociedad ideal Monarchies and dictatorships (Monarquías y dictaduras) La dictadura de Franco La evolución de la monarquía en España Dictadores latinoamericanos Popular movements (Movimientos populares) La efectividad de las manifestaciones y las huelgas El poder de los sindicatos Ejemplos de protestas sociales (eg. El 15 -M, las Madres de la Plaza de Mayo, …)

Contents of the course – Literary Texts and Films Volver (Dir. Pedro Almódovar) A film set in the Madrid and La Mancha, studying the role of women, superstition and family in contemporary Spanish society La casa de Bernarda Alba (Aut. Federico García Lorca) A short play set in the early 1930’s, pre-Franco, pre-Civil War Andalusia. The play studies themes of the role of women, power and repression within the context of a house in mourning.

Contents of the course – Individual Research Projects You choose a subject or question which interests you, and which relates to the Hispanic world. You will develop good research skills You will analyse and summarise your findings You will present and discuss your research in the speaking exam You can choose a theme or subject that is linked to anything we have studied, or something completely different, as long as it relates to the Hispanic world.

Contents of the course – Individual Research Projects Some suggested project titles: A historical event or building such as: ‘el golpe de estado chileno’ (the Chilean coup d’état) or la Alhambra A person or group such as Eva Perón, Augusto Pinochet, Hugo Chávez, Che Guevara, Violeta Parra or Víctor Jara A comparative topic such as ‘los partidos políticos en España y el Reino Unido’ (political parties in Spain and the UK), ‘América Latina frente a los Estados Unidos’ (Latin America and the USA) or ‘los países anglosajones frente a los países latinoamericanos en el Índice del Planeta Feliz’ (Anglo Saxon and Latin American countries in the Happy Planet Index).

Contents of the course – Individual Research Projects Past students’ work has covered: La narcoguerra mexicana La narcoguerra colombiana The impact of tourism on post-Franco Spain’s economy Castro and Cuba: his rise to power Art and its relationship with the Civil War and Dictatorship Basque Separatism Frida Kahlo: her life, work and art Mayan Civilisation in Central America

Skills you will learn Extended writing skills Literary / cinematic analysis skills Discussion / debate skills

Aims of the A Level course To develop your ability to think critically using your improved knowledge of Spanish, and Hispanic countries and their cultures. To develop your ability to communicate in Spanish (written, spoken and translation skills) and to become an increasingly confident, accurate and independent user of the language. To be able to effectively interact with other (native) Spanish speakers. To be able to critically analyse texts, films, and other materials in Spanish, appreciating not only the use of language but also understanding them within their cultural context. To enhance your cultural knowledge of Spain and other Hispanic countries. To develop other, transferable, skills such as autonomy, resourcefulness, creativity, critical thinking, and linguistic, cultural and cognitive flexibility.

Assessment Objectives AO 1: Understand respond: in speech to spoken language including face-to-face interaction in writing to spoken language drawn from a variety of sources. AO 2: Understand respond: in speech to written language drawn from a variety of sources in writing to written language drawn from a variety of sources. AO 3: Manipulate the language accurately, in spoken and written forms, using a range of lexis and structure. AO 4: Show knowledge and understanding of, and respond critically and analytically to, different aspects of the culture and society of countries/communities where the language is spoken.

Transition activities Please see the separate transition activities booklet and A Level Spanish handbook