A level Spanish

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A level Spanish by distance learning – the course

A Level Spanish includes two major components – AS level and A2 level. AS level is a qualification in its own right and may be studied for on a one-year distance learning course.

Each lesson begins with a set of clearly stated objectives and an explanation of its place in the overall programme of study.

Effective learning is encouraged through frequent activities and self-assessment questions.

The course includes eleven Tutor-marked Assignments (known as TMAs) in the AS course and seven further TMAs in the A2 course.

Key Topics

The Spanish AS level covers the syllabus in four modules of the following titles:

AS level

Module One: Young People in Spain

The Spanish Language
Family and Relationships
Sport and Exercise
Fashion

Module Two: Food and Health

Diet and Well-Being
Health Risks: alcohol, tobacco and drugs
Los medios de comunicacion
Halfway house: grammar revision

Module Three: Spanish Culture

Spanish Arts and Popular Culture
Holidays
Mexico: History, Art and Culture

Module Four: Revision

Revising grammar topics
CD Listening and AQA Examination Practice (1)
CD Listening and AQA Examination Practice (2)

A2 level

The A2 level course consists of two further modules, as follows:

Module Five: Advanced Language Skills

Spain: Una nación Europea moderna
La enseñanza en España
El trabajo y la tecnología
Igualdad
El crimen y el castigo
El medio ambiente
Cataluña
Language review

Module Six: Literature and Culture

Temas culturales: Introducción
Literatura Española y Guerra Civil Española
Literatura Española Moderna
Literatura Latinoamericana Moderna
Regiones Hispanohablantes

The Syllabus

This course prepares candidates for the new AQA Spanish A level syllabus 2695, for examination in 2012 and later years. The full Advanced level qualification comprises AS (1696) and A2 (2696). This syllabus has been chosen because it is the most suitable for distance learning.

Assessment for the AS is based on one 2-hour written paper worth 70% of the final marks (35% of A level) and a speaking and listening test worth 30% of the final marks (15% of A level).

At A2 level, similarly, Unit 3 consists of a two-and-a-half hour exam paper worth 110 marks, divided into three different sections: Listening, Reading and Writing (general) and Writing: Cultural Topics. Unit 4, the speaking test, will last for a total of 35 minutes, 20 of which are preparation time. A total of 50 marks are available for Unit 4. The test itself is divided into two parts: Discussion of a Stimulus Card (5 minutes) and Conversation (10 minutes).

Coursework

There is no coursework.

Within this qualification there are the following courses

Spanish A level distance learning course is supported by the following three essential texts.

For Spanish A2 level you will need

The course also has recommended background reading.

Click to download the Spanish A level course introduction

Click to view the Spanish A level specification

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