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This subtopic explores the multifaceted nature of multiculturalism in contemporary Spain, examining its historical roots, social implications, and political debates. Students will engage with authentic sources such as news articles, documentaries, and interviews to develop critical thinking and formulate well-supported arguments in Spanish. The focus is on applying advanced linguistic skills to discuss complex societal issues.

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AS Units — Unit 1: Speaking (Non-exam assessment)

AS Unit 2 is a written examination covering listening, reading, translation, and a critical response in writing based on the study of one prescribed film. It assesses competence in understanding, inferring, assimilating, and summarizing information from various sources, as well as translating from Spanish to English/Welsh.

AS Units — Unit 2: Listening, Reading, Translation and Critical Response in Writing

AS Unit 2 is a written examination covering listening, reading, translation, and a critical response in writing based on the study of one prescribed film. It assesses competence in understanding, inferring, assimilating, and summarizing information from various sources, as well as translating from Spanish to English/Welsh.

A2 Units — Unit 4: Listening, Reading and Translation

Unit 4 is a written examination for A2 level Spanish, accounting for 30% of the total A-level qualification. It consists of three sections: Listening, Reading, and Translation (English/Welsh to Spanish). The content is based on the two A-level themes: Social issues and trends, and Political, intellectual and artistic culture.

A2 Units — Unit 3: Speaking / Independent Research Project (Non-exam assessment)

Unit 4 is a written examination for A2 level Spanish, accounting for 30% of the total A-level qualification. It consists of three sections: Listening, Reading, and Translation (English/Welsh to Spanish). The content is based on the two A-level themes: Social issues and trends, and Political, intellectual and artistic culture.

A2 Units — Unit 5: Critical and Analytical Response in Writing (Closed-book)

Unit 4 is a written examination for A2 level Spanish, accounting for 30% of the total A-level qualification. It consists of three sections: Listening, Reading, and Translation (English/Welsh to Spanish). The content is based on the two A-level themes: Social issues and trends, and Political, intellectual and artistic culture.

Conjunctions — use of que to introduce a clause (active knowledge)

The study of relative adjectives, specifically the use of 'cuyo' (whose), as part of the advanced grammatical requirements for A-Level Spanish.

Other constructions — comparative constructions (active); expression of concession other than aunque (por muy + adjective + que, por mucho que)

The study of relative adjectives, specifically the use of 'cuyo' (whose), as part of the advanced grammatical requirements for A-Level Spanish.

Adjectives — relative (cuyo) — active knowledge at A level

The study of relative adjectives, specifically the use of 'cuyo' (whose), as part of the advanced grammatical requirements for A-Level Spanish.

Verbs — subjunctive in relative clauses (active); after other subordinating conjunctions (active); with verbs of wishing/emotion/doubt/probability (active)

The study of relative adjectives, specifically the use of 'cuyo' (whose), as part of the advanced grammatical requirements for A-Level Spanish.

Articles — definite and indefinite, el with feminine nouns, lo + adjective

This topic covers the grammatical rules for articles in Spanish, specifically the use of definite and indefinite articles, the specific rule for using 'el' with feminine nouns starting with a stressed 'a', and the construction 'lo + adjective'.

Word order — subject following verb; focalisation

This topic covers the grammatical rules for articles in Spanish, specifically the use of definite and indefinite articles, the specific rule for using 'el' with feminine nouns starting with a stressed 'a', and the construction 'lo + adjective'.

Negation, Questions, Commands

This topic covers the grammatical rules for articles in Spanish, specifically the use of definite and indefinite articles, the specific rule for using 'el' with feminine nouns starting with a stressed 'a', and the construction 'lo + adjective'.

Verbs — use of the subjunctive (commands, conditional sentences, after conjunctions of time, after para que/sin que, in relative clauses, after other subordinating conjunctions, with verbs of wishing/emotion/doubt/probability)

This topic covers the grammatical rules for articles in Spanish, specifically the use of definite and indefinite articles, the specific rule for using 'el' with feminine nouns starting with a stressed 'a', and the construction 'lo + adjective'.

Verbs — use of the infinitive, gerund and past participle; verbal paraphrases (ir a, estar +, acabar de, estar para, llevar +, ir +, venir +)

This topic covers the grammatical rules for articles in Spanish, specifically the use of definite and indefinite articles, the specific rule for using 'el' with feminine nouns starting with a stressed 'a', and the construction 'lo + adjective'.

Verbs — regular/irregular conjugations in all tenses and moods; use of tenses (present, preterite, imperfect, future, conditional, perfect, future perfect, conditional perfect, pluperfect)

This topic covers the grammatical rules for articles in Spanish, specifically the use of definite and indefinite articles, the specific rule for using 'el' with feminine nouns starting with a stressed 'a', and the construction 'lo + adjective'.

Pronouns — subject, direct/indirect object, reflexive, unstressed/stressed forms, position and order, relative, demonstrative, indefinite, possessive, interrogative

This topic covers the grammatical rules for articles in Spanish, specifically the use of definite and indefinite articles, the specific rule for using 'el' with feminine nouns starting with a stressed 'a', and the construction 'lo + adjective'.

Adverbs — formation in -mente, comparative/superlative, adjectives as adverbs, interrogative, quantifiers/intensifiers

This topic covers the grammatical rules for articles in Spanish, specifically the use of definite and indefinite articles, the specific rule for using 'el' with feminine nouns starting with a stressed 'a', and the construction 'lo + adjective'.

Numerals — cardinal, ordinal 1–10, agreement, expression of time and date

This topic covers the grammatical rules for articles in Spanish, specifically the use of definite and indefinite articles, the specific rule for using 'el' with feminine nouns starting with a stressed 'a', and the construction 'lo + adjective'.

Nouns — gender, singular/plural forms, plural of male/female pairs, affective suffixes

This topic covers the grammatical rules for articles in Spanish, specifically the use of definite and indefinite articles, the specific rule for using 'el' with feminine nouns starting with a stressed 'a', and the construction 'lo + adjective'.

Adjectives — agreement, position, apocopation, comparative/superlative, use as nouns, demonstrative, indefinite, possessive, interrogative/exclamatory, relative (cuyo — receptive)

This topic covers the grammatical rules for articles in Spanish, specifically the use of definite and indefinite articles, the specific rule for using 'el' with feminine nouns starting with a stressed 'a', and the construction 'lo + adjective'.

Other constructions — time expressions with hace/hacía/desde hace; cleft sentences; comparative constructions; indirect speech; discourse markers; fillers

This topic covers the grammatical rules for articles in Spanish, specifically the use of definite and indefinite articles, the specific rule for using 'el' with feminine nouns starting with a stressed 'a', and the construction 'lo + adjective'.

Conjunctions — coordinating conjunctions; subordinating conjunctions (cause, purpose, proviso, supposition, time, concession); use of que to introduce a clause

This topic covers the grammatical rules for articles in Spanish, specifically the use of definite and indefinite articles, the specific rule for using 'el' with feminine nouns starting with a stressed 'a', and the construction 'lo + adjective'.

Prepositions — all simple and complex; personal a; discrimination of por and para

This topic covers the grammatical rules for articles in Spanish, specifically the use of definite and indefinite articles, the specific rule for using 'el' with feminine nouns starting with a stressed 'a', and the construction 'lo + adjective'.

Verbs — constructions (verbs + infinitive, verbs + preposition + infinitive/noun, verbs + gerund, verbs of perception); uses of ser and estar

This topic covers the grammatical rules for articles in Spanish, specifically the use of definite and indefinite articles, the specific rule for using 'el' with feminine nouns starting with a stressed 'a', and the construction 'lo + adjective'.

Verbs — voice (reflexive as passive, reflexive for impersonal subject, ser + past participle, estar + past participle, nuance reflexives); modes of address (tú, usted, vos)

This topic covers the grammatical rules for articles in Spanish, specifically the use of definite and indefinite articles, the specific rule for using 'el' with feminine nouns starting with a stressed 'a', and the construction 'lo + adjective'.

Literature — Laura Esquivel: Como agua para chocolate (novel, 1989)

The study of Luis de Castresana's 1967 novel, 'El otro árbol de Guernica', as a prescribed literary work for the A2 Unit 5 Critical and analytical response in writing examination.

Literature — Ramón Sender: Réquiem por un campesino español (novel, 1953)

The study of Luis de Castresana's 1967 novel, 'El otro árbol de Guernica', as a prescribed literary work for the A2 Unit 5 Critical and analytical response in writing examination.

Literature — Federico García Lorca: La casa de Bernarda Alba (play, 1936)

The study of Luis de Castresana's 1967 novel, 'El otro árbol de Guernica', as a prescribed literary work for the A2 Unit 5 Critical and analytical response in writing examination.

Literature — Luis de Castresana: El otro árbol de Guernica (novel, 1967)

The study of Luis de Castresana's 1967 novel, 'El otro árbol de Guernica', as a prescribed literary work for the A2 Unit 5 Critical and analytical response in writing examination.

Film — Achero Mañas: El Bola (2000)

The study of Achero Mañas's 2000 feature film 'El Bola' as a prescribed work for the AS Level Unit 2 Section D critical response in writing. Learners must develop a detailed understanding of the film, acquire skills to appreciate and analyse it, demonstrate an appreciation of concepts and issues covered, and respond critically in Spanish to aspects such as plot structure, characterisation, and stylistic features within its cultural and social context.

Film — Pedro Almodóvar: Volver (2006)

The study of Achero Mañas's 2000 feature film 'El Bola' as a prescribed work for the AS Level Unit 2 Section D critical response in writing. Learners must develop a detailed understanding of the film, acquire skills to appreciate and analyse it, demonstrate an appreciation of concepts and issues covered, and respond critically in Spanish to aspects such as plot structure, characterisation, and stylistic features within its cultural and social context.

Film — Joshua Marston: María, llena eres de gracia (2004)

The study of Achero Mañas's 2000 feature film 'El Bola' as a prescribed work for the AS Level Unit 2 Section D critical response in writing. Learners must develop a detailed understanding of the film, acquire skills to appreciate and analyse it, demonstrate an appreciation of concepts and issues covered, and respond critically in Spanish to aspects such as plot structure, characterisation, and stylistic features within its cultural and social context.

Film — Walter Salles: Diarios de Motocicleta (2004)

The study of Achero Mañas's 2000 feature film 'El Bola' as a prescribed work for the AS Level Unit 2 Section D critical response in writing. Learners must develop a detailed understanding of the film, acquire skills to appreciate and analyse it, demonstrate an appreciation of concepts and issues covered, and respond critically in Spanish to aspects such as plot structure, characterisation, and stylistic features within its cultural and social context.

Being a Young Person in Spanish-Speaking Society

Theme 1 (AS) focuses on the lives of young people in Spanish-speaking society, covering family structures, values, relationships, youth trends, personal identity, and educational/employment opportunities.

Family structures, traditional and modern values, friendships and relationships

This topic explores the dynamics of family life, the evolution of traditional and modern values, and the nature of friendships and relationships within Spanish-speaking societies as part of the AS theme 'Being a young person in Spanish-speaking society'.

Youth trends, issues and personal identity

This topic explores the dynamics of family life, the evolution of traditional and modern values, and the nature of friendships and relationships within Spanish-speaking societies as part of the AS theme 'Being a young person in Spanish-speaking society'.

Educational and employment opportunities

This topic explores the dynamics of family life, the evolution of traditional and modern values, and the nature of friendships and relationships within Spanish-speaking societies as part of the AS theme 'Being a young person in Spanish-speaking society'.

Understanding the Spanish-Speaking World

Theme 2 (AS) focuses on Understanding the Spanish-speaking world, covering regional culture, heritage, and the study of literature, art, film, and music within the Spanish-speaking world.

Literature, art, film and music in the Spanish-speaking world

This sub-theme focuses on the regional culture and heritage of Spain, Spanish-speaking countries, and communities. It is a core component of the 'Understanding the Spanish-speaking world' theme at AS level, designed to immerse learners in the cultural and historical identity of these regions.

Regional culture and heritage in Spain, Spanish-speaking countries and communities

This sub-theme focuses on the regional culture and heritage of Spain, Spanish-speaking countries, and communities. It is a core component of the 'Understanding the Spanish-speaking world' theme at AS level, designed to immerse learners in the cultural and historical identity of these regions.

Diversity and Difference

Theme 3 (A level) - Diversity and Difference explores the social issues and trends related to migration, integration, cultural identity, marginalisation, cultural enrichment, and discrimination within Spanish-speaking societies.

Migration and integration

This topic explores the dynamics of migration and integration within Spanish-speaking societies, focusing on the challenges and opportunities presented by diverse populations, cultural identity, marginalisation, and the celebration of difference.

Discrimination and diversity

This topic explores the dynamics of migration and integration within Spanish-speaking societies, focusing on the challenges and opportunities presented by diverse populations, cultural identity, marginalisation, and the celebration of difference.

Cultural enrichment and celebrating difference

This topic explores the dynamics of migration and integration within Spanish-speaking societies, focusing on the challenges and opportunities presented by diverse populations, cultural identity, marginalisation, and the celebration of difference.

Cultural identity and marginalisation

This topic explores the dynamics of migration and integration within Spanish-speaking societies, focusing on the challenges and opportunities presented by diverse populations, cultural identity, marginalisation, and the celebration of difference.

The Two Spains: 1936 Onwards

Theme 4 (A level) focuses on the history of Spain from 1936 onwards, covering the origins, development, and consequences of Francoism, the historical and political repercussions of the post-Civil War era, the representation of the Civil War and the transition to democracy in arts, cinema, literature, and photography, and the process of coming to terms with the past through the 'Recuperación de la memoria histórica'.

Spain — coming to terms with the past? 'Recuperación de la memoria histórica'

This theme focuses on the historical and political repercussions of the Spanish Civil War (1936 onwards), specifically examining the origins, development, and consequences of 'El franquismo', and the process of 'Recuperación de la memoria histórica' as Spain comes to terms with its past.

El franquismo — origins, development and consequences

This theme focuses on the historical and political repercussions of the Spanish Civil War (1936 onwards), specifically examining the origins, development, and consequences of 'El franquismo', and the process of 'Recuperación de la memoria histórica' as Spain comes to terms with its past.

Post-Civil War Spain — historical and political repercussions

This theme focuses on the historical and political repercussions of the Spanish Civil War (1936 onwards), specifically examining the origins, development, and consequences of 'El franquismo', and the process of 'Recuperación de la memoria histórica' as Spain comes to terms with its past.

The Spanish Civil War and the transition to democracy (represented in arts, cinema, literature and photography)

This theme focuses on the historical and political repercussions of the Spanish Civil War (1936 onwards), specifically examining the origins, development, and consequences of 'El franquismo', and the process of 'Recuperación de la memoria histórica' as Spain comes to terms with its past.