Our vision in the Modern Foreign Languages department is that all language learners develop the skills and confidence to consider themselves 'World Citizens' who belong in a multicultural, mutually respectful world. We aim to support students to understand other countries and cultures so that they can be more open and adaptable to new experiences; ensuring that each topic we study contains an element of cultural reference to not only the target language country, but the wider Hispanic or Francophone spheres.
In today's increasingly interconnected and interdependent world, proficiency in other languages is a vital skill that gives you the opportunity to engage with the world in a more immediate and meaningful way while better preparing you to compete and succeed in the global economy.
Key Information
Level: A LevelExamination Board: Edexcel
Subject Leader: Mrs Lockett
Entry Requirements
The course is open to students who have achieved a GCSE grade 7 or above in Spanish. The course aims to develop the ability to understand and use Spanish to a high level. By building on what you have done at GCSE, most of the work will be done in Spanish and taught through a range of topics using books, newspapers, magazines, video, listening material and ICT.Why Choose this course?
What can I do with Languages?The range of university and job opportunities is endless. People who can offer expertise in Science, ICT and Business Studies along with competence in one or more foreign languages are very much in demand these days. The study of foreign languages will make you more marketable to potential employers, especially if you have the experience of living and working abroad. The unemployment rate is lower amongst Modern Language graduates than for most other groups.
Prospects
There are many university degree courses which include a foreign language. Some of these courses may seem unusual, but many employers are looking for personnel with the necessary skills to seize business opportunities abroad. Studying Modern Languages will certainly improve your higher education and employment prospects. Doing an A Level in a foreign language also helps to prepare you for taking up new and more unusual languages at university.
Course Content
Year 12
Students will study the topics of changing family structures, the impact of tourism, the world of work, music, media, festivals and traditions. In addition, they will study either a film or literary text in Spanish.
Year 13
Students will study the Y12 topics and integration and multi culturalism, historical and contemporary immigration, the Franco dictatorship and from dictatorship to democracy. In addition, they will study a second literary text or film. All students are strongly recommended to visit Spain during their A Level course to practise and extend their language. A number of students have benefited from a work placement in Spain.
Students will also have the opportunity to attend lectures and performances and open days at local universities, when available.