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C U R R I C U L A R A R E A : L A NG U A GE S
National 4 (SCQF Level 4)
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Course Content
Through N4, pupils will study the key concepts of the target language and will have developed the core skills of reading, writing, talking and listening in a wide variety of contexts. The Added Value Unit (AVU) combines different elements of a course into overall assessment which learners are required to pass in order to achieve a pass at National 4
Understanding Language
(N5) learners have the opportunity to develop reading and listening skills in the modern language, and to develop their knowledge and understanding of detailed language in the contexts of society, learning, employability and culture.
Using Language : learners have the opportunity to develop talking and writing skills in the modern language, and to develop their knowledge and understanding of detailed language in the contexts of society, learning, employability and culture.
Understanding Language
(Higher) Learners will be required to provide evidence of their reading and listening skills in the modern language, using detailed and complex language, in one of the following contexts: society, learning, employability, or culture.
Using Language (Higher)
Learners will be required to provide evidence of their talking and writing skills in the modern language, using detailed and complex language, in one of the following contexts: society, learning, employability, or culture.
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National 5 (SCQF Level 5)
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Higher (SCQF Level 6)
Course Content Advanced Higher (SCQF Level 7)
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Understanding Language (Advanced Higher)
The purpose of this Unit is to provide learners with the opportunity to develop and extend reading and listening skills in the modern language, and to develop their knowledge and understanding of complex and sophisticated language in the contexts of society, learning, employability and culture.
Using Language (Advanced Higher)
The purpose of this Unit is to provide learners with the opportunity to develop and extend talking and writing skills in the modern language, and to develop their knowledge and understanding of complex and sophisticated language in the contexts of society, learning, employability and culture.
Specialist Study (Advanced Higher)
The purpose of this Unit is to provide learners with the opportunity to develop and extend planning, research and analytical skills in order to undertake an independent specialist study based on literature or media or language in work
Course Assessment
Courses from National 4 to Advanced Higher include assessment of added value1. At National 5, Higher and Advanced Higher, the added value will be assessed in the Course assessment. The added value for the Course must address the key purposes and aims of the Course as defined in the Course Rationale. It will do this by addressing one or more of breadth, challenge or application.
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