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French and Spanish A Level

Course Details

 Board:  Edexcel

 Course Title:  French and Spanish AS and A level

 Course Specification Code:  A Level 9SP0 / 9FR0

 Course Entry Requirements:  Grade 6 in French or Grade 6 in Spanish

Content - Year 12

French Year 1 (Paper 1 ,2, 3)

Social issues and trends:  Evolving society, Changing family structures, Education, The world of work

Political, Intellectual and artistic culture:  Music, Media, Festivals and Traditions


Spanish Year 1 (Paper 1 ,2, 3)

Social issues and trends:  Evolving society, Changing family structures, Impact of tourism, The world of work

Political, intellectual and artistic culture:  Music, Media, Festivals and Traditions

Content - Year 13

 French Year 2 (Paper 1 ,2, 3)
Social trends and issues:  Immigration and the multicultural society
Political, intellectual and artistic culture: The Occupation and artistic culture

Spanish Year 2 (Paper 1 ,2, 3)
Social trends and issues:  Immigration and the multicultural society
Political, intellectual and artistic culture:  The Franco dictatorship and transition to democracy

Assessment

French Exam Requirements

Paper 1:  Written examination ( Listening, reading and translation)  

1 hour 50 minutes

40% of total AS mark

Paper 2Written examination (written response to work, grammar and translation)

1 hour 40 minutes

30% of total AS mark

Paper 3:  Speaking exam

27-30 minutes

30% of total AS mark

 Spanish Exam Requirements

Paper 1:

1 hour 50 minutes

Written examination ( Listening, reading and translation)

40% of total A Level mark

 Paper 2:

2 hour 40 minutes

Written examination (written response to works and translation)

30% of total A Level mark

 Paper 3:

21-23 minutes

Speaking exam

30% of total A Level mark 

Higher Education at St Paul's

Language study contributes to a broad general education and gives you invaluable practical and transferable skills for the future. In most careers nowadays language abilities are highly valued.  You may choose to specialise in French/Spanish at university or combine your language with other subjects such as Engineering, History, Media and journalism, Management and Business Studies, Teaching, Fashion Design,  Travel & Hospitality Management, Accountancy, European Studies, or International or European Law.

Why French and Spanish at St Paul's

You will engage with stimulating texts, films and other materials in the original language, equip yourselves with transferable skills such as autonomy, resourcefulness, creativity and critical thinking.  Improve your grasp of English, develop your ability to interact with users of the language in speech, writing and through online media. Mediate between cultures and between speakers of the language and speakers of English. Foster the ability to learn other languages

 Contact:

 Name:  Miss A Hernandez Benito

 Email:  ahernandez@st-pauls.surrey.sch.uk

 Telephone:  01932 754811 Ext 202