Spec

• What is the AQA A-level Spanish specification code?

  7692
• When were the AQA A-level Spanish exams first administered?

  2018 onwards
• What is the primary focus of the AQA A-level Spanish course?

  Developing linguistic skills and understanding of Hispanic culture and society
• What percentage of the A-level is Paper 1: Listening, reading and writing worth?

  50%
• What is the duration of Paper 1: Listening, reading and writing?

  2 hours 30 minutes
• How many marks are allocated to the translation tasks in Paper 1?

  20 marks
• What is the main focus of Paper 2: Writing?

  Critical appreciation of set texts and films
• How long is the oral exam (Paper 3) for A-level Spanish?

  21–23 minutes
• What is the purpose of the individual research project in Paper 3?

  To develop research skills and present findings in Spanish
• What is the weight of Paper 3: Speaking in the A-level Spanish assessment?

  30%
• What is the main theme of the first year of the A-level Spanish course?

  Social context and artistic life of Spanish-speaking countries
• What is the minimum word count for essays in Paper 2: Writing?

  300 words
• What is the purpose of the translation tasks in Paper 1?

  To assess the ability to translate between Spanish and English
• What is the duration of Paper 2: Writing?

  2 hours
• What is the focus of the second year of the A-level Spanish course?

  Multiculturalism and political landscape in the Hispanic world
• What is the minimum word count for translation passages in Paper 1?

  100 words
• What is the purpose of the discussion based on a stimulus card in Paper 3?

  To assess the ability to discuss a sub-theme in Spanish
• How many marks are allocated to the individual research project in Paper 3?

  35 marks
• What is the main focus of the A-level Spanish course in relation to culture?

  Understanding the influence of the past on present-day Hispanic communities
• What is the duration of the preparation time for the oral exam (Paper 3)?

  5 minutes
• What is the purpose of the AQA A-level Spanish course in terms of skills development?

  To foster communication, critical thinking, research skills, and creativity
• What is the total number of marks for Paper 2: Writing?

  80 marks
• What is the main focus of the A-level Spanish course in relation to language use?

  Using language spontaneously to initiate communication and express thoughts
• What is the total number of marks for Paper 1: Listening, reading and writing?

  100 marks
• What is the purpose of the AQA A-level Spanish course in relation to cultural understanding?

  To develop an understanding of the culture and society of Spanish-speaking countries
• What is the total number of marks for Paper 3: Speaking?

  60 marks
• What is the main focus of the A-level Spanish course in relation to research skills?

  To develop the ability to conduct individual research on a subject of interest
• What is the total number of marks for the A-level Spanish course?

  240 marks
• What is the purpose of the AQA A-level Spanish course in relation to transferable skills?

  To foster skills valuable to the individual and society, such as communication and critical thinking
• What is the total number of marks for the translation tasks in Paper 1?

  20 marks
• What is the main focus of the A-level Spanish course in relation to language learning strategies?

  To use strategies such as adjusting the message and self-correction
• What is the total number of marks for the individual research project in Paper 3?

  35 marks
• What is the main focus of the A-level Spanish course in relation to authentic sources?

  To use authentic spoken and written sources to develop language skills
• What is the total number of marks for the discussion based on a stimulus card in Paper 3?

  25 marks
• What is the main focus of the A-level Spanish course in relation to cultural themes?

  To explore themes such as modern and traditional values, cyberspace, and equal rights
• What is the total number of marks for the listening and responding tasks in Paper 1?

  30 marks
• What is the main focus of the A-level Spanish course in relation to literary texts and films?

  To appreciate, analyse, and respond critically to literary texts and films
• What is the total number of marks for the reading and responding tasks in Paper 1?

  50 marks
• What is the main focus of the A-level Spanish course in relation to translation skills?

  To develop the ability to translate between Spanish and English
• What is the total number of marks for the writing tasks in Paper 2?

  80 marks