{"id":110,"date":"2019-06-11T17:10:35","date_gmt":"2019-06-11T16:10:35","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/st-marys-cbgs.local\/?post_type=departments&#038;p=110"},"modified":"2019-10-10T08:53:28","modified_gmt":"2019-10-10T07:53:28","slug":"spanish","status":"publish","type":"departments","link":"https:\/\/stmaryscbgs.com\/departments\/spanish\/","title":{"rendered":"Spanish"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>\u00a1Bienvenidos al departamento de espa\u00f1ol!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Spanish has over 400 million native speakers making it the second most widely spoken language in the world (Mandarin Chinese is first). It is the official language of 21 countries including Southern and Central American countries and parts of Africa. It is also an official language in some US states.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In a\nrecent report from the British Council, Spanish was named as the most important\nlanguage to the UK\u2019s future given the increase in business with Latin America.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Spanish is studied by over 300 students here in St Mary\u2019s from Year 8 through to A2, making it a popular language choice. We encourage our pupils to develop confidence in the use of the target language through extracurricular activities as well as to perform well in public examinations. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Extracurricular Activities<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Spanish Club<\/li><li>European Day of Languages (26th September)<\/li><li>Educational Visit to Belfast Continental Christmas Market<\/li><li>Educational Visit to Barcelona (Key Stage 3)<\/li><li>Pupil work experience in Spain (A Level)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"container b-white\">\n            <h3 style=\"padding-bottom:20px;\">Teaching Staff<\/h3>\n        <div class=\"row\">\n\n\n                            <div class=\"col-lg-3 col-sm-6 headshots\">\n                    <div class=\"row\">\n                        <div class=\"col-4\">\n                                                            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/stmaryscbgs.com\/wp-content\/themes\/st-marys-wibble\/img\/placeholder_img.png\" alt=\"Placeholder profile Image\">\n                                                    <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"col-8\">\n                            <h6 style=\"line-height:0.9em;\">Miss J Mervyn<br><\/h6>\n                            <p style=\"margin-bottom:15px;font-size: 0.9rem;\">Head of Department<\/p>\n                            <a href=\"\/staff\" style=\"color:#FFBF00;\">View Staff<\/a>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n\n                <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"col-lg-3 col-sm-6 headshots\">\n                    <div class=\"row\">\n                        <div class=\"col-4\">\n                                                            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/stmaryscbgs.com\/wp-content\/themes\/st-marys-wibble\/img\/placeholder_img.png\" alt=\"Placeholder profile Image\">\n                                                    <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"col-8\">\n                            <h6 style=\"line-height:0.9em;\">Mr E O&#8217;Neill<br><\/h6>\n                            <p style=\"margin-bottom:15px;font-size: 0.9rem;\">Teacher<\/p>\n                            <a href=\"\/staff\" style=\"color:#FFBF00;\">View Staff<\/a>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n\n                <\/div>\n            \n\n        <\/div>\n    \n        \n        <!-- Course Curriculum -->\n    <div class=\"row\">\n        <div class=\"col-12\" style=\"padding-bottom: 20px;\">\n            <h2>Course Curriculum<\/h2>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"row justify-content-center\" style=\"padding-bottom: 50px;border-bottom: 1px solid #9F9F9F;margin-bottom: 25px;margin-left: 1px;margin-right: 2px;padding-bottom: 15px;\">\n        <div class=\"key-stage\">\n                            <div class=\"col-lg-3 col-sm-4 tab-selector\">\n                    <a class=\"tablinks active\" onclick=\"myFunction(event, 'stage-3')\">KEY STAGE 3<\/a>\n                <\/div>\n                                        <div class=\"col-lg-3 col-sm-4 tab-selector\">\n                    <a class=\"tablinks \" onclick=\"myFunction(event, 'stage-4')\">KEY STAGE 4<\/a>\n                <\/div>\n                                        <div class=\"col-lg-3 col-sm-4 tab-selector\">\n                    <a class=\"tablinks \" onclick=\"myFunction(event, 'stage-5')\">KEY STAGE 5<\/a>\n                <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <!-- Key stage 3 -->\n    <div id=\"stage-3\" class=\"row tabcontent\">\n        <div class=\"col-12\">\n                                                <h3>Course Outline<\/h3>\n                    <p>Spanish students are encouraged to develop their listening, speaking, reading and writing skills in the target language through a variety of activities supplemented by the \u00a1As\u00ed! textbook. Initially we concentrate on speaking and listening skills and, as their confidence grows, we introduce writing skills. We also teach students about the culture and history of Spain as well as keeping them up to date with current events.<\/p>\n<p>At the beginning of Year 8, students start to learn simple words and phrases and gradually add to these over the three years. From introducing themselves and talking about their families, they go on to discuss more complex topics including their daily routine, school, holidays and future plans. Students also cover topics which enable them to communicate in Spanish while on holiday in Spain such as ordering food and drinks, asking for directions and buying clothes and gifts.<\/p>\n<p>Students have the opportunity to attend the weekly Spanish club run by our Spanish language assistant.<\/p>\n<br><br>\n                                                                                                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <!-- Key stage 4 -->\n    <div id=\"stage-4\" class=\"row tabcontent\" style=\"display:none;\">\n        <div class=\"col-12\">\n                                                <h3>Course Outline<\/h3>\n                    <p>Topics studied at GCSE include:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Context 1<\/strong>: Myself, my family, relationships and choices; Social media and new technology; Free time, leisure and daily routine; Culture, customs, festivals and celebrations<\/p>\n<p><strong>Context 2<\/strong>: My local area and the wider environment; Community involvement; Social and global issues; Travel and tourism<\/p>\n<p><strong>Context 3<\/strong>: My studies and school life; Extracurricular activities; Part-time job and money management; Future plans and careers<\/p>\n<h4><strong>PLEASE NOTE<\/strong>: a GCSE in a Modern Language is necessary to apply for certain courses in universities in the Republic of Ireland<\/h4>\n<br><br>\n                                                    <h3>Assessment<\/h3>\n                    <p><strong>Unit 1: Listening<\/strong> &#8211; External written examination. (<strong>25% of total GCSE<\/strong>, Foundation or Higher tier)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Unit 2: Speaking<\/strong> &#8211; Teacher facilitated, externally marked. (<strong>25% of total GCSE<\/strong>, one tier of entry only)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Unit 3: Reading<\/strong> &#8211; External written examination. (<strong>25% of total GCSE<\/strong>, Foundation or Higher tier)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Unit 4: Writing<\/strong> &#8211; External written examination. (<strong>25% of total GCSE<\/strong>, Foundation or Higher tier)<\/p>\n<br>\n                                                                                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <!-- Key stage 5 -->\n    <div id=\"stage-5\" class=\"row tabcontent\" style=\"display:none;\">\n        <div class=\"col-12\">\n                                                <h3>Course Outline<\/h3>\n                    <ul>\n<li>A full A level in Spanish is comprised of <strong>two \u2018AS\u2019 modules<\/strong> (Year 1) and <strong>two \u2018A2\u2019 modules<\/strong> (Year 2).<\/li>\n<li>The A level GCE award will be based on the total marks from AS (40% of total A Level) and A2 (60% of total A Level).<\/li>\n<li>The AS can be taken as a \u2018stand-alone\u2019 qualification without progression to A2.<\/li>\n<li>All AS and A2 students have weekly conversation and grammar classes with our Spanish assistant.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Topics studied at AS Level include:<\/h4>\n<h5><strong>Relationships:<\/strong><\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li>different family structures<\/li>\n<li>roles, responsibilities and relationships within families<\/li>\n<li>challenges for families<\/li>\n<li>inter-generational issues<\/li>\n<li>influences on young people such as peers, family and friends.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h5><strong>Culture and Lifestyle:<\/strong><\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li>physical well-being<\/li>\n<li>risk-taking behaviour<\/li>\n<li>dealing with stress and challenges<\/li>\n<li>hobbies and interests<\/li>\n<li>the arts, film and design<\/li>\n<li>social media and new technology<\/li>\n<li>holidays, festivals and tourism.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Topics studied at A2 Level include:<\/h4>\n<h5><strong>Young People and Society:<\/strong><\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li>part-time jobs<\/li>\n<li>education and employment<\/li>\n<li>career planning and aspirations<\/li>\n<li>young people and democracy<\/li>\n<li>the advantages, disadvantages and opportunities of European citizenship<\/li>\n<li>young people and societal attitudes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h5><strong>Our Place in a Changing World:<\/strong><\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li>\u00a0equality, inequality, discrimination and prejudice<\/li>\n<li>poverty at home and abroad<\/li>\n<li>immigration and emigration<\/li>\n<li>multicultural society and cultural identity<\/li>\n<li>causes, consequences and resolution of conflict<\/li>\n<li>sustainable living and environmental issues.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<br><br>\n                                                    <h3>Assessment<\/h3>\n                    <p><strong>AS Assessment<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>AS 1: Speaking &#8211; 30% of total AS Level \/ 12% of total A Level<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Presentation based on an AS level theme related to an aspect of a Spanish-speaking country or community. (3 minutes)<\/li>\n<li>General conversation (8 minutes)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>AS 2: Listening, Reading and Use of Language &#8211; 40% of total AS level \/ 16% of total A Level<\/p>\n<p><strong>Section A \u2013 Listening <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Two sets of questions based on two discrete passages recorded on disk. (40 minutes)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Section B \u2013 Reading <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Comprehension questions in Spanish and one Spanish-to-English translation. (50 minutes)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Section C \u2013 Use of Language<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Short grammar exercises and short translations from English into Spanish (30 minutes)<\/p>\n<p><strong>AS 3: Extended Writing <\/strong>30% of total AS Level \/ 12% of total A Level<\/p>\n<p>One essay in Spanish in response to a set film* or literary text. (1 hour)<\/p>\n<p>*The chosen film at AS Level is &#8220;El Bola&#8221; (2000, directed by Achero Ma\u00f1as)<\/p>\n<p><strong>[AS is 40% of total A Level]<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>A2 Assessment<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>A2 1: Speaking &#8211; <\/strong>18% of A Level<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Introduction and discussion of <strong>one <\/strong>individual research project based on a cultural aspect, a historical period from the 20<sup>th<\/sup> century or a region of a Spanish-speaking country. (6 mins)<\/li>\n<li>General conversation (9 mins)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><strong>A2 2: Listening and Reading &#8211; <\/strong>\u00a024% of A-Level<\/p>\n<p><strong>Section A \u2013 Listening <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Two sets of questions based on two discrete passages recorded on disk. 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