CCEA
Level 3
QN: 601/8398/6
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CCEA Level 3 Advanced GCE in Spanish
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by CCEA. Classified as a GCE A Level. Total guided learning hours: 1620 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 3
Awarding Body
CCEA
Syllabus Units
6 Units
Guided Hours
1620 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Grammar
Nouns and Adjectives
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Accurately apply gender and number agreement rules to nouns and adjectives in written and spoken contexts.
- Identify and correct errors in gender and number agreement in complex sentences.
- Form regular and irregular comparative structures (más/menos...que, tan...como) to compare people, objects, and actions.
- Construct relative and absolute superlative expressions (el/la/los/las más/menos, -ísimo/a) appropriately.
- Differentiate between the use of adjectives before and after the noun based on meaning changes (e.g., gran/grande, pobre, viejo).
2
Grammar
Prepositions and Conjunctions
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Apply correct prepositions with high-frequency verbs that require specific prepositions, such as 'empezar a', 'insistir en', and 'acabar de'.
- Construct sentences using a variety of prepositions with nouns to express location, time, cause, and manner accurately.
- Differentiate between coordinating conjunctions (e.g., 'y', 'pero', 'o') and subordinating conjunctions (e.g., 'aunque', 'porque', 'cuando') in clause linkage.
- Combine independent and dependent clauses using subordinating conjunctions to express conditions, concessions, results, and purposes.
- Analyse the impact of preposition choice on the meaning of verbs (e.g., 'contar con' vs. 'contar' vs. 'contar de').
- Evaluate the appropriateness of different conjunctions in formal and informal registers to enhance stylistic range.
3
Grammar
Pronouns
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Use subject, direct object, indirect object, reflexive, and prepositional pronouns
- Place pronouns correctly with verbs
4
Grammar
Sentence Structure
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Evaluate the appropriate use of the subjunctive in different types of adverbial clauses.
- Construct complex sentences integrating subordinate clauses with accurate connective phrases.
- Analyze the impact of mood choice on meaning in temporal and concessive clauses.
- Apply rules of sequence of tenses in sentences with multiple clauses.
- Differentiate between indicative and subjunctive uses in adverbial clauses based on context.
- Produce extended written discourse employing a range of subordinate structures.
5
Grammar
Verbs and Tenses
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Conjugate and use all indicative and subjunctive tenses
- Use compound tenses and the passive voice
6
Literary Texts and Films
Film Study
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Analyse a Spanish-language film in depth
- Discuss themes, characters, and cinematic techniques
7
Literary Texts and Films
Literary Text Study
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Analyse a Spanish-language literary text in depth
- Discuss themes, characters, and literary devices
- Evaluate the impact of cultural and historical context on the text
- Examine the use of language and stylistic techniques to create meaning
- Construct a well-structured critical argument supported by textual evidence
8
Political and Artistic Culture
Cultural Heritage and Tourism
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Evaluate the socio-economic and cultural impacts of mass tourism on heritage sites in Spain and Latin America
- Discuss the role of government and local communities in preserving historical landmarks
- Analyse case studies of sustainable tourism initiatives in Spanish-speaking countries
- Compare the effectiveness of different heritage management strategies across the Hispanic world
- Assess the influence of international organisations on local preservation efforts
9
Political and Artistic Culture
Modern Day Idols
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Discuss the influence of celebrities and public figures in Spanish-speaking world
- Analyse the role of idols in shaping culture
10
Political and Artistic Culture
Music and Festivals
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Analyse the role of music and festivals in Spanish-speaking cultures
- Discuss the global influence of Latin music
11
Political and Artistic Culture
Spanish Regional Identity
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Evaluate the historical origins of regional identities in Spain and their impact on modern political structures.
- Compare and contrast the autonomy statutes of different Spanish regions, such as Catalonia, Basque Country, and Andalusia.
- Analyse cultural and artistic representations of regional identity, including literature, film, and music.
- Critically assess the arguments for and against greater regional autonomy or independence.
- Discuss the role of language in shaping and maintaining regional identities.
- Examine the tension between Spanish national identity and regional identities in the context of the 1978 Constitution.
12
Social Issues and Trends
Cyberspace
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Evaluate the impact of social media on interpersonal communication and community building in Spanish-speaking countries.
- Analyse the tension between digital inclusion and the digital divide in rural versus urban Hispano-American contexts.
- Discuss the role of algorithms and echo chambers in shaping political discourse and electoral outcomes.
- Assess the legal and ethical frameworks governing online privacy and cyberbullying in Spain and Latin America.
- Compare the benefits of e-commerce and remote work with the drawbacks of job displacement and precarious employment in the gig economy.
13
Social Issues and Trends
Equal Rights
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Evaluate the progress of gender equality in Spanish-speaking countries
- Discuss the rights of LGBTQ+ communities
14
Social Issues and Trends
Immigration and Integration
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Analyse the causes and effects of immigration in Spain and Latin America
- Discuss the challenges of integration for immigrants
- Evaluate the effectiveness of integration policies in Spanish-speaking countries
- Compare immigration trends between Spain and a Latin American country
- Assess the role of media in shaping public perception of immigrants
15
Social Issues and Trends
Racism and Discrimination
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Analyse statistical data on racist incidents and attitudes in Spanish-speaking countries
- Discuss the historical and cultural roots of discrimination in specific Spanish-speaking societies
- Evaluate the effectiveness of government policies and legal frameworks in tackling racism
- Critically examine the role of media and public discourse in perpetuating or challenging stereotypes
- Assess the contribution of non-governmental organisations and social movements to anti-racism initiatives
- Apply sociological concepts such as xenophobia and racialisation to case studies from the Hispanic world
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 601/8398/6
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- CCEA
- Qualification Type
- GCE A Level
- Operational Start
- Sept 2016
- Operational End
- Aug 2029