Spanish Year 12 & 13

Theme 1: La evolución de la sociedad española

Theme 1 is set in the context of Spain only. This theme covers social issues and trends.

• The world of work
• Tourism in Spain
• Music
• Means of Communication
• Festivals and Traditions
• Film study

  A detailed understanding and appreciation of the film studied, by writing critical and analytical responses in Spanish

  A critical appreciation of features such as:
  -key concepts and issues.
  -characterisation.
  -form and technique of presentation, e.g. effect of camera work in films.
  -social and cultural setting.

Theme 3 is set in the context of Spain only. This theme covers social issues and trends.

• Immigration in Spain
• Community/ Marginalisation and immigrants
• Public reaction to Immigration and Politics
• The Civil war and the rise of Franco
• The Franco dictatorship
• Transition from Dictatorship to Democracy
• Literary study – novel

  A detailed understanding and appreciation of the novel, by writing critical and analytical responses in Spain.

  A critical appreciation of features such as:
  -key concepts and issues.
  -characterisation.
  -form and technique of presentation, e.g. effect of narrative voice in prose text.
  -social and cultural setting.