Languages

Our first-class language courses will broaden your horizons as you develop new or existing language skills, while giving you an insight into the culture and traditions of other countries. These courses are studied at our Hele Road site, see pages 31-32 for a map.

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In Spanish, we have studied a lot of different topics, we’ve looked at everything from cyberspace and technology to world heritage so it’s really varied. Everyone is really welcoming at Exeter College and I would definitely recommend it.

Kaysha, studying Spanish and Maths A Levels and Music BTEC Subsidiary Diploma.

A Level | Duration: 2 years

This course constitutes an integrated study with a focus on language, culture and society. It fosters a range of transferable skills, including communication, critical thinking and creativity.

On this course you will:

ƒ Increase your range of vocabulary and improve your understanding of grammar ƒ Learn from a native speaker and may have the opportunity to travel to

France ƒ Watch French films and read French literature ƒ Research an area of particular interest in your individual project ƒ Learn about many aspects of life in contemporary France and the

Francophone ƒ Acquire a deeper cultural awareness of French speaking communities Assessment includes an oral examination and two written tasks including listening, reading, writing and translation.

Choose this course if… you enjoy communicating with other people, have a good memory, and find problem solving stimulating. Future Steps: You could go on to study at university, whether you specialise in French or combine the language with another subject. A Level languages are always attractive to university admissions tutors. Languages are also useful in many careers, such as leisure and tourism, teaching, journalism, business, politics and international law. Entry requirements: Eight GCSEs at grade 4 or above including English Language and Maths. You will also need grade 6 or above in GCSE French. Other experience in French may be taken into account.

GERMAN

A Level | Duration: 2 years

You will develop your German language ability by practising listening, speaking, reading and writing. You will improve your knowledge of vocabulary and grammar and become more confident in using your German, while learning more about the German-speaking world.

On this course you will:

ƒ Learn to discuss, debate and express your views on the themes to be explored ƒ Watch German films and read

German literature ƒ Have access to a wide range of online materials to support your learning ƒ Possibly have the opportunity to travel to Germany ƒ Work with native speakers ƒ Research an area of particular interest in an independent project Assessment is by externally assessed oral and written examinations, with listening, reading, grammar translation tasks and essays. Choose this course if… you are interested in German culture, history, literature and politics and if you are passionate about communication (using vocabulary to express yourself) and learning how language works (finding out about and using grammar). Future Steps: You could progress to study at university or find a job where you can use your language skills, which are in great demand. Languages are valued in many careers such as business, tourism, teaching, banking, politics, translation and interpreting, broadcasting and journalism. Entry requirements: Eight GCSEs at grade 4 or above including English Language and Maths. You will also need grade 6 or above in GCSE German. Other experience in German may be taken into account.

This course can be combined with others (see pages 13-14) and goes well with another foreign language and with A Levels in English Language, English Literature, Film Studies, Geography, History, Sociology or any other subject which may lead to an international career.

LEVEL 3

This course can be combined with others (see pages 13-14) and goes particularly well with English Language, Business, Music, Art and Design, Film and Video, English Literature, Maths and all Sciences, Economics, Geography, Geology and, if you are a linguist, another language A Level.

A Level | Duration: 2 years

This course builds on the knowledge and skills you have acquired at GCSE, to help you express yourself more spontaneously in the language, while learning more about the Spanishspeaking world.

On this course you will:

ƒ Study highlights of Hispanic artistic culture, including a focus on Spanish regional identity and the cultural heritage of past civilisations ƒ Study a Spanish film and a play ƒ Work from original source documents, including online media, films and television programmes ƒ Explore an area of particular interest in the Spanish-speaking world in an individual research project ƒ Take advantage of our extensive virtual learning environments and our social media platform ƒ Have the opportunity to take part in a study visit to Seville in southern Spain Assessment includes an oral examination and two written papers, including listening, reading, writing and translation.

Choose this course if… you enjoy learning about the cultures and societies of the Spanish-speaking world, if you like learning by doing and if you like to be active in class and don’t mind giving things a go and taking risks. Future Steps: Some students go on to study a foreign language at university and may choose to specialise in an area of language such as translation, interpreting or language teaching. Many students combine a language with another area of interest such as Law, Engineering or Business, among many other possibilities. This enables them to establish a career abroad or with international companies. Entry requirements: Eight GCSEs at grade 4 or above (including English Language and Maths). You will need grade 6 or above in GCSE Spanish. Other experience in Spanish may be taken into account.

This course can be combined with others (see pages 13-14) and goes particularly well with English Language, English Literature, Film Studies, Politics and French/German, Geography and History, which all overlap in different ways. However, languages are required alongside other skills in the workplace, so Science A Levels, Business Studies or almost any other combination is very useful.