Switching to AQA from Eduqas
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Assessment structure
Paper 1
AQA – A-level Spanish | Eduqas – A-level Spanish |
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Paper 1 – Listening, reading and writing | Paper 1 – Speaking |
Written exam | Spoken exam |
2 hours 30 minutes | 21–23 minutes (including 5 minutes preparation time) |
100 marks (50% of A-level) | 60 marks (30% of A-level) |
Listening and responding to spoken passages. All questions in Spanish to be answered in Spanish or with non-verbal responses (30 marks) Reading and responding to a variety of texts. All questions in Spanish to be answered in Spanish or with non-verbal responses (50 marks) Translation into Spanish; passage of a minimum of 100 words (10 marks) Translation into English; passage of a minimum of 100 words (10 marks). | Presentation (2 minutes) and Discussion (9-10 minutes) of independent research project Discussion of sub-theme based on stimulus card (5-6 minutes) (Student chooses from two cards offered). |
Paper 2
AQA – A-level Spanish | Eduqas – A-level Spanish |
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Paper 2 – writing | Paper 2 – listening, reading and translation |
Written exam | Written exam |
2 hours | 2 hours and 30 minutes |
80 marks (20% of A-level) | 100 marks (50% of A-level) |
Either one question in Spanish on a set text, from a choice of two questions, and one question in Spanish on a set film, from a choice of two questions, or two questions on set texts, from a choice of two questions on each text. Students are advised to write approximately 300 words per essay.
| Listening and responding to spoken passages. Questions may include true/false statements, multiple choice, questions and answers, a summary/assimilation-style question and comprehension questions in Spanish. Reading and responding to a variety of texts. Questions may include true/false statements, gap-fill questions, a summary/assimilation-style question and comprehension questions in Spanish. Translation into English; a passage or passages of a minimum of 100 words in total. Translation into Spanish; a passage or passages of a minimum of 100 words in total.
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Paper 3
AQA – A-level Spanish | Eduqas – A-level Spanish |
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Paper 3 – speaking | Paper 3 – critical and analytical response in writing |
21–23 minutes (including 5 minutes preparation time) | 2 hours |
60 marks (30% of A-level) | 40 marks (20% of A-level) |
Discussion of sub-theme based on a stimulus card (Student chooses card from two cards offered) (5-6 mins) (25 marks). Presentation (2 mins) and Discussion (9-10 mins) of individual research project (35 marks).
| Either one question in Spanish on a set text, from a choice of two questions, and one question in Spanish on a set film, from a choice of two questions, or two questions on set texts, from a choice of two questions on each text. Students are advised to write approximately 300 words. |
Subject content
Core themes
AQA – A-level Spanish | Eduqas – A-level Spanish |
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Aspects of Hispanic society: Students may study all sub-themes in relation to any Spanish-speaking country or countries. Modern and traditional values (Los valores tradicionales y modernos)
Cyberspace (El ciberespacio)
Equal rights (La igualdad de los sexos)
| Being a young person in Spanish-speaking society:
Families and citizenship: Changing family structures; the changing nature of marriage and partnership; being a good citizen Youth trends and personal Identity. Trends in fashion; how young people respond to modern technology; relationships with others and peer pressure. Education and employment opportunities. The education system and student issues; work and travel opportunities and the changing work scene. |
Artistic culture in the Hispanic world: Students must study the sub-theme Spanish regional identity in relation to Spain. Students may study the remaining sub-themes in relation to any Spanish-speaking country or countries. Modern day idols (La influencia de los ídolos)
Spanish regional identity (La identidad regional en España)
Cultural heritage (El patrimonio cultural)
Multiculturalism in Hispanic society: Students may study all sub-themes in relation to any Spanish-speaking country or countries. Immigration (La inmigración)
Racism (El racismo)
Integration (La convivencia)
Aspects of political life in the Hispanic world: Students must study Monarchies and dictatorships in relation to any relevant Spanish-speaking country or countries. Students may study the remaining sub-themes in relation to any Spanish speaking country or countries. Today’s youth, tomorrow’s citizens (Jóvenes de hoy, ciudadanos del mañana)
Monarchies and dictatorships (Monarquías y dictaduras)
Popular movements (Movimientos populares)
| Understanding the Spanish-speaking world:
Regional culture and heritage in Spain, Spanish-speaking countries and communities. Festivals; customs and traditions; historical sites; museums and Galleries. Media, art, film and music in the Spanish-speaking world. Trends in media and art, film and music in the lives of young people.
Diversity and difference:
Migration and integration. Reasons for migration; factors whichmake migration/integration easy/difficult. Cultural identity and marginalization. Reasons for marginalisation; ways to eliminate marginalization. Cultural enrichment and celebrating difference. The positive aspects of a diverse society. Discrimination and diversity. Life for those who are discriminated against. The two Spains: 1936 onwards
El franquismo. Origins, development and consequences. Post-Civil War Spain – historical and political repercussions. Control, repression and daily life in Franco's Spain. Spain – coming to terms with the past? "Recuperación de la memoria histórica"; attempts to deal with the past; 'los desaparecidos'; removing the symbols of Franco's Spain. |
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