Spanish

Prescribed literary texts and films

Appendix 2 provides the prescribed list of literary texts and films for Paper 2 (Written response to works and translation). Students must study two discrete works from this list, which can be either two literary texts or one literary text and one film.

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Adjectives (agreement, position, comparative, demonstrative, possessive, etc.)

This topic covers the grammatical system and structures of Spanish adjectives, including their agreement, position, and various functional types such as comparative, superlative, demonstrative, possessive, and interrogative forms.

Adverbs (formation, comparative, use as adjectives)

This topic covers the formation, comparative and superlative forms, and the functional use of adverbs in Spanish, including their role as adjectives.

Articles (definite, indefinite, lo + adjective)

This topic covers the grammatical rules and usage of articles in Spanish, including definite and indefinite articles, specific rules for feminine nouns starting with a stressed 'a', and the use of 'lo' with adjectives.

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Commands

The study of commands (imperative mood) in Spanish, covering their forms, functions, and usage in various contexts as part of the A-Level grammar requirements.

Conjunctions (coordinating and subordinating)

This topic covers the grammatical rules and usage of coordinating and subordinating conjunctions in Spanish, essential for constructing complex sentences and expressing logical relationships between ideas.

Discourse markers and fillers

The use of discourse markers and fillers to structure speech and writing, manage flow, and facilitate natural interaction in Spanish.

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Negation

The grammar topic of negation covers the various structures and forms used to express negative statements in Spanish, including the use of negative words and double negation.

Nouns (gender, singular/plural, affective suffixes)

This topic covers the grammatical rules and usage of nouns in Spanish, specifically focusing on gender, singular and plural forms, and the use of affective suffixes.

Numerals (cardinal, ordinal, agreement, time and date)

The study of Spanish numerals, including cardinal and ordinal numbers (1-10), their agreement with nouns, and the expression of time and date.

Other constructions (hace/hacía, cleft sentences, comparatives, indirect speech)

This topic covers advanced grammatical constructions in Spanish, specifically focusing on time expressions with hace/hacía, cleft sentences, comparative structures, and indirect speech.

Prepositions (simple and complex, personal 'a', por vs para)

This topic covers the grammatical study and application of prepositions in Spanish, including simple and complex prepositions, the use of the personal 'a', and the distinction between 'por' and 'para'.

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Pronouns (subject, object, reflexive, relative, demonstrative, indefinite, possessive, interrogative)

This topic covers the comprehensive study of Spanish pronouns, including subject, object (direct and indirect), reflexive, relative, demonstrative, indefinite, possessive, and interrogative pronouns, as well as their forms, functions, and positioning within sentences.

Quantifiers and intensifiers (muy, bastante, poco, mucho)

The use of quantifiers and intensifiers in Spanish, specifically focusing on terms such as muy, bastante, poco, and mucho, to modify adjectives, adverbs, and nouns.

Questions

The grammar list for A-Level Spanish includes interrogative and exclamatory structures, specifically focusing on the use of ¿qué?/¡qué! and other question words (¿cómo?, ¿cuándo?, ¿dónde?, ¿cuánto?).

Verbs (conjugations, tenses, moods, subjunctive, passive, reflexive, verbal paraphrases, ser/estar)

The grammar list for A-Level Spanish covers the comprehensive grammatical system and structures required for advanced proficiency. It builds upon GCSE knowledge and includes complex verb conjugations, tenses, moods (specifically the subjunctive), voice, and various verbal constructions, alongside nouns, articles, adjectives, pronouns, and discourse markers.

Word order (subject-verb inversion, focalisation)

The study of word order in Spanish, specifically focusing on subject-verb inversion and focalisation techniques to manipulate emphasis and information structure.

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La evolución de la sociedad española

Theme 1 focuses on social issues and trends in contemporary Spain, specifically examining changes in family structures, the world of work, and the impact of tourism.

El cambio en la estructura familiar

This sub-theme explores the evolution of attitudes towards marriage, relationships, and families within the context of Spanish society.

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El mundo laboral

Theme 1, Sub-theme 2: El mundo laboral focuses on the world of work in Spain. It covers working life and attitudes towards work, employment opportunities for young people, and gender equality in the workplace.

El impacto turístico en España

This sub-theme explores the impact of tourism on Spain, focusing on its economic significance, the opportunities it provides, and its socio-environmental consequences.

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La cultura política y artística en el mundo hispanohablante

Theme 2 explores the political and artistic culture of Spanish-speaking countries and communities, focusing on music, media (television, telenovelas, written and online media), and festivals and traditions.

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La música

This topic explores music within the Spanish-speaking world, focusing on changes and trends in music and its impact on contemporary culture.

Los medios de comunicación

This sub-theme explores the role of media in Spanish-speaking countries, specifically focusing on television, telenovelas, written press, and internet media, and their subsequent impact on society and politics.

Los festivales y las tradiciones

This sub-theme covers the study of festivals, fiestas, customs, and traditions within Spanish-speaking countries and communities, forming part of the broader theme of political and artistic culture in the Hispanic world.

La inmigración y la sociedad multicultural española

Theme 3 focuses on immigration and the multicultural society in Spain, covering the positive impacts of immigration, the challenges of integration, and social and public reactions to immigration.

El impacto positivo de la inmigración en la sociedad española

This sub-theme focuses on the positive impact of immigration on Spanish society, specifically examining the contributions of immigrants to the economy and culture of Spain.

Enfrentando los desafíos de la inmigración y la integración en España

This sub-theme focuses on the challenges of immigration and integration within Spain, specifically examining the measures taken by local communities and the experiences of marginalisation and isolation from the perspective of immigrants.

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La reacción social y pública hacia la inmigración en España

This sub-theme explores the social and public reaction to immigration in Spain, specifically focusing on the political approach to immigration and the nature of public opinion.

La dictadura franquista y la transición a la democracia

Theme 4 explores the political culture of Spain, focusing on the Spanish Civil War, the rise of Franco, the daily realities of the Francoist dictatorship, and the subsequent transition to democracy.

La Guerra Civil y el ascenso de Franco (1936–1939)

This topic covers the historical context of the Spanish Civil War (1936–1939), focusing on the conflict between the Republicans and the Nationalists, and the subsequent rise of Franco to power, including the resulting divisions within Spanish society.

La dictadura franquista

This topic covers the political culture of Spain during the 20th century, specifically focusing on the Spanish Civil War, the rise of Franco, daily life under his dictatorship, and the subsequent transition to democracy.

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La transición de la dictadura a la democracia

This sub-theme explores the political transition in Spain from the Francoist dictatorship to a democratic system, focusing on the role of key figures and events such as King Juan Carlos, the government of Adolfo Suárez, and the 1981 coup d'état.