AQA A level spanish, independent research project

I'm studying A-level AQA Spanish, and as part of our A2 speaking exam, we must complete an independent research project, researching our chosen topic in detail, ready to have a fairly lengthy discussion about it.

This is the information AQA have released;

Students must identify a subject or a key question which is of interest to them and which relates to a country or countries where Spanish is spoken. They must select relevant information in Spanish from a range of sources including the internet. The aim of the research project is to develop research skills. Students will demonstrate their ability to initiate and conduct individual research by analysing and summarising their findings, in order to present and discuss them in the speaking assessment.
Students may choose a subject linked to one of the themes or sub-themes or to one of the works. However, students must not base their research on the same literary text or film that they refer to in their written assessment.
Students within a school or college should each choose a different subject for their research. However, if more than one student selects the same general subject area, the title of their research and their approach must be different.

I wondered if anybody could give me any ideas of what my project could be based on? Or even let me know what you are going to be completing your research project on

It does, of course, depend on your personal interests. Here are some ideas which may lead on to something:

- La autonomía. In particular, relating to Catalonia and its recent quest for independence.
- The Basque question.
- The Spanish monarchy. Still relevant today? Why (not)? Financial scandals involving the royal family are discrediting it.
- Combating the drugs trade in Columbia.
- Anything to do with the portrayal of the Franco régime and / or the Civil War in literature.
- Immigration in Spain today with reference to Ceuta and Melilla.
- The Spanish position on Gibraltar.
- The Argentinian position on the Falkland Islands.
- Music: Flamenco; La Zarzuela; El Reggaetón (any one of these!).
- Art: Salvador Dalí; Antoni Gaudí; Goya; Velázquez or any other Spanish artist that takes your fancy.
- The Inca civilisation; the Aztec civilisation: history and their influences today.

Hopefully that gives you at least something to get your teeth into! Suerte!

I had planned to do my research project on La Ley de La Memoría Historica, looking at everything after the civil war to now, and about the removal of Francoist statues etc. But I've just decided to switch and research Gypsies in Spain - I hadn't started yet so wasn't so bad but I should probably start soon!

I’m on the Edexcel course but I’m doing mine on la tauromaquia and I’m quite enjoying it but struggling mostly to find the time to researchAnd it’s really difficult because we aren’t allowed to have any help from the teachers with it so can’t do a mock

I am also doing the Edexcel course, I did a mock but couldn't been on the same topic as the actual exam. In the mock I did it on Clara Campoamor but didn't do very well and don't really have an interest in this topic. Not sure what to do for my actual exam but must be something I'm really interested in- I like psychology- has anyone got any ideas?

Hey
I'm doing mine on Youth Unemployment in Spain. I chose this mainly because it allows me to talk about a subject that I already have knowledge of (economics) so I will always have something to say.

I would advise you to choose a topic that you will enjoy researching as you will need to spend a while on it

Also, bear in mind that the stimulus card in your exam can't be on the same category as your IRP.
e.g. my speaking card can't be on the theme of young spanish people

So glad i found this thread! I'm doing mine on la independencia de cataluna - looking at the history and advantages/disadvantages. I'm starting to write my presentation but have no idea what and how much to include! i dont want to shoot myself in the foot by including too much and then having nothing to discuss in the discussion - any tips? x

You're allowed up to 10 headers so you don't need to include everything you find in your presentation. Just make sure you don't go over the 2 minutes!

I'm studying A-level AQA Spanish, and as part of our A2 speaking exam, we must complete an independent research project, researching our chosen topic in detail, ready to have a fairly lengthy discussion about it.

This is the information AQA have released;

Students must identify a subject or a key question which is of interest to them and which relates to a country or countries where Spanish is spoken. They must select relevant information in Spanish from a range of sources including the internet. The aim of the research project is to develop research skills. Students will demonstrate their ability to initiate and conduct individual research by analysing and summarising their findings, in order to present and discuss them in the speaking assessment.
Students may choose a subject linked to one of the themes or sub-themes or to one of the works. However, students must not base their research on the same literary text or film that they refer to in their written assessment.
Students within a school or college should each choose a different subject for their research. However, if more than one student selects the same general subject area, the title of their research and their approach must be different.

I wondered if anybody could give me any ideas of what my project could be based on? Or even let me know what you are going to be completing your research project on