Level: AS and A2 level

Awarding Body: WJEC

The AS level modules include: Module 1 Leisure, tourism and travel
Module 2 Education and careers
Module 3 Problems of young people

The AS may be awarded as a discrete qualification or count as 50% of the A2.

The AS level modules includes:
Module 4 Contemporary Spain
Module 5 Spanish Media
Module 6 Environmental Issues

Student Information Sheet

Download the Spanish student information sheet here.

Course Description

Aim

• The AS level in Spanish teaches the students how to write, read and speak in the chosen language.
• The students learn about the culture and society of the country whose language they are studying.
• Native texts are used throughout the course for students to read, analyse and evaluate.

Relevance

• Students who learn a modern foreign language have an added advantage and can apply their knowledge and skills in everyday life and in business life.
• More opportunities abroad are available for students who can take their skills and knowledge to other countries and communicate effectively in the native tongue.
• An A level in French give a good foundation in these modern foreign languages for further study in higher education, and can often be used in conjunction with an additional subject, e.g. business.

Assessment

AS level: Two written examinations and an oral examination.
A2 level: Oral and written exam with coursework.

Informal assessment is continuous throughout the AS and A2 level by regular marked assignments set by the tutor. This personalised feedback will aid students in preparing for their coursework and/or written exam.

Supporting Texts

¡Al Tanto! Nueva edición which includes:

• Examination listening pack (ISBN: 0-17-440215-5)
• Student's book (ISBN: 0-17-449141-7)
• Grammar and vocabulary resources also available.

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Entry Requirements

GCSE mean score of 5.5 including French, Spanish or German at grade C or above. Students taking the AS level course beginning in 2004 will now be able to continue to A2.