Description
Advanced Level Spanish
1 session of 1.5 hours weekly
The aim of this course is to expand the student’s knowledge by:
- Developing listening and reading skills to understand authentic texts from different sources of certain complexity and in a variety of registers;
- Developing speaking and writing skills to communicate confidently, clearly, fluently and accurately in a variety of situations and on different topics;
- Acquiring further socio-linguistic and socio-cultural knowledge and skills to communicate appropriately and effectively given a particular situation;
- Developing a sound base of skills, language abilities and positive attitudes required for further study at degree level, for improving career prospects and/or for leisure intentions;
- Developing deeper insights into the culture and civilization of Spain and of Spanish-American countries, through the study of socio-cultural aspects and literary texts;
- Developing adequate skills for critical analysis and appreciation of literary and socio-cultural texts;
- Developing positive attitudes towards language learning, towards the speakers of different countries and towards other cultures and societies.
The Spanish Advanced Examination is made up of three papers and an oral examination. The content includes:
- Essay writing exercise
- Short writing exercise
- Language-use exercises
- Reading comprehension
- Literature appreciation
- Spanish and Spanish-American Intercultural Knowledge
(Based on the Matsec Syllabus Spanish A Level)
Explore the entire syllabus (topics in detail, pre-requisites, specimen paper and grade descriptors here): http://www.um.edu.mt/matsec
To apply for Spanish A Level course call +356 21227799 or email us for more information.