Spanish at A Level

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Course Information

Spanish is a major world language and is used in business, the arts and academic research as a first or second language in over 100 countries.

The AS and A level examinations combine vigorous study of the language with an exploration of the culture of Spain and Spanish operating centres.

An A level in Spanish is accepted as a qualification for entry into a wide range of university courses.

Summary of Assessment

Advanced Subsidary

• SP1

Oral examination (12 - 14 mins) 30% of AS, (i.e. 15% of A level).

• SP2

Listening and responding (1 1/2 hours) 30% of AS, (i.e. 15% of A level).

• SP3

Reading and responding (2 hours) 40% of AS, (i.e. 20% of A level).

Candidates may sit these three components in May/June 9fthe first year. Units FR2 and FR3 will also be available in January. Alternatively, some or all of these components can be sat in May/June of the second year. Any unit may be re-sat once only and the better result of the two carried forward.

Advanced

Advanced level comprises AS and A2

• SP4 Oral exanlination includes (15 - 20) minutes 15% of A level
• SP5 Cultural Studies Option

Either

• SP5a Literary Studies Option
Or
• SP5b Independent Studies Option
Or
• SP5c Guided Studies Option
• FRS accounts for 20% of A level.

Candidates will sit these components in May/June of the second year. Any unit may be re-sat once only and the better result of the two is carried forward.

• SP6

Listening, reading and responding (3 hours) 15% of A level

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