AS/A Level GCESpanish - 3863 7863

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Legacy A Level Spanish

This A Level has been revised for first teaching in September 2008. For more information, please view the new specification and sample assessment materials.

Withdrawal of cassettes

A phased withdrawal of cassettes and introduction of CDs using mp3 format will be put in place from 2008. The January 2008 series is unaffected by the phased withdrawal. For more information about these changes, please read the full notice to centres (PDF, 50 Kb).

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Overview

This course is designed to encourage students to develop an understanding of the spoken and written forms of the Spanish language and to communicate confidently, clearly and effectively using accurate, complex and vaired language.

The course is aimed at those who have acquired the knowledge and skills at GCSE level or equivalent. Both AS GCE and Advanced GCE in Spanish offer prospective employers evidence of a significant command of the language.

Specification aims

The aims of these specifications are to encourage students to:

  • Develop understanding of the spoken and written forms of the foreign language from a variety of registers.
  • Communicate confidently, clearly and effectively in the foreign language through both the spoken and written word, using increasingly accurate, complex and varied language.
  • Increase their sensitivity to language and language learning.
  • Develop critical insights into, and contact with, the contemporary society, cultural background and heritage of countries or communities where the foreign language is spoken.
  • Develop positive attitudes to foreign language learning.
  • Provide a suitable foundation for further study and / or practical use of the foreign language.
  • Provide a coherent, satisfying and worthwhile course of study for students who do not progress to further study in the subject.
  • Provide a sufficient basis for the further study of foreign languages at degree level or equivalent.