Languages, Travel and Tourism Courses

French A Level Spanish A Level Travel and Tourism BTEC Level 3

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French A Level When do I start studying for this qualification?

September 2018.

3. Literary texts and films • Literary text: Un Secret by Grimbert • Film: La Haine by Kassovitz

For how long will I study?

For two years.

How will my work be assessed?

By exams at the end of the course.

What is this course about?

The course aims to develop your understanding of the language and culture of France and other French speaking countries.

Paper 1: Listening, reading and writing - Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes

What topics will I study?

1. Social issues and trends: • The changing nature of family: family & relationships • The ‘cyber-society’: Internet, social medial, technology • The place of voluntary work • Positive features of a diverse society • Life for the marginalized • How criminals are treated • Positive aspects of diversity • Life of marginalised people • Crime and prevention 2. Artistic and political culture • A culture proud of its heritage • Contemporary francophone music • Cinema: the 7th art form • Teenagers, the right to vote and political commitment • Demonstrations, strikes – who holds the power?

• Politics and immigration

Paper 2: Writing - Duration: 2 hours Paper 3: Speaking - Duration: 18 minutes What skills and interests do I need beforehand to be a successful applicant for this course?

An interest in France and French speaking countries is very important.

A willingness to express yourself orally is essential.

What skills will I need to develop during the course to succeed?

You will need to develop good independent study skills.

You will need to develop your powers of oral expression to succeed in the oral component of the examination.

Are there any specific entry requirements?

Level 3 courses - You will need a minimum of 5 GCSEs at grades 9-4 or A*- C. Individual Level 3 subjects may have further entry requirements and these will be advised to you at your Course Guidance meeting once we receive your application.

What are the lessons like?

A range of teaching and learning styles is used during the course and the lessons are very varied.

In order to practise the five language skills you will work individually, in pairs and in groups at different times.

You will spend about half your lesson time in the language laboratory, completing listening exercises, speaking tasks, working on-line and word-processing written work.

1:1 support is available to all students.

What do students say about this course?

“Lots of fun group work.”

“Lots of individual support for oral examination.”

“We always get feedback on our work with helpful notes on how to improve.”

What have I got to do in order to do well?

Complete your weekly homework on time and to the best of your ability.

Work consistently and thoroughly.

Correct your work regularly and learn from what you have done.

Work independently to consolidate your knowledge.

What do people do with A Level French?

French is a recognised academic subject and therefore is an excellent preparation for higher education in languages as well as a number of other areas such as Business, Law, and European Studies.

Past students can be also be found in media, journalism and tourism.

It is the necessary background for careers in teaching French at both primary and secondary levels.

Students with language qualifications are sought after by employers and this is reflected in enhanced salaries.

Spanish A Level When do I start studying for this qualification?

September 2018.

3. Literary texts and films • Volver, Spanish drama film written and directed by Pedro Almodóvar

For how long will I study?

For two years.

• La casa de Bernarda Alba, a play

What is this course about?

The course aims to develop your understanding of the language and culture of Spain and other Spanish speaking countries.

What topics will I study?

1. Social issues and trends: • Modern and traditional values: family, relationships • Cyberspace :Internet, social medial, technology • Equal rights: women in the workplace, feminism, and gay rights.

• Multiculturalism in Hispanic society: immigration, racism, integration 2. Political and artistic culture: • Modern day idols • Spanish regional identity • Cultural heritage • Today’s youth, tomorrow’s citizens • Monarchies and dictatorships • Popular movements

by the Spanish dramatist Federico García Lorca

How will my work be assessed?

Paper 1: Listening, reading and writing Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes Paper 2: Writing - Duration: 2 hours Paper 3: Speaking - Duration: 18 minutes What skills and interests do I need beforehand to be a successful applicant for this course?

An interest in Spain and Spanish speaking countries is very important.

A willingness to express yourself orally is essential.

What skills will I need to develop during the course to succeed?

You will need to develop good time management and independent study skills.

You will need to develop your powers of oral expression to succeed in the oral component of the examination.

Are there any specific entry requirements?

Level 3 courses - You will need a minimum of 5 GCSEs at grades 9-4 or A*- C.

“Most enjoyable. It is hard work and we get challenging homework but people say the good things in life are worth working for. I want to be a translator one day”.

Individual Level 3 subjects may have further entry requirements and these will be advised to you at your Course Guidance meeting once we receive your application.

“I think the Spanish course give you every possibility to improve your language”.

What are the lessons like?

A range of teaching and learning styles is used during the course and the lessons are very varied. In order to practise the four language skills, you will work individually, in pairs and in groups at different times.

“Spanish is a great language to learn as you learn about the vibrant culture as well as the language” What have I got to do in order to do well?

Complete your weekly homework on time and to the best of your ability.

Work consistently and thoroughly.

You will spend about half your lesson time in the language laboratory, completing listening or speaking tasks and working on-line.

Learn from what you have done.

The Spanish staff organise a residential trip to Spain.

What do people do with A Level Spanish?

Spanish is a recognised academic subject and it is an excellent preparation for higher education in Languages.

1:1 support is available to all students.

What do students say about this course?

“I went to Madrid as part of the Spanish course and it was a brilliant experience.

I learnt a lot about the culture and there was so much opportunity to use the language”.

“I really enjoy using the language laboratory because we can communicate with other students and your teacher in a very interactive way”.

Work independently to consolidate your knowledge.

There is a wide choice of degree courses focusing on various aspects of Spanish studies, combined degrees such us Business and Spanish, Law and Spanish, and European Studies, which combines cultural, social and language studies. A year studying in a Spanish speaking country usually forms part of the degree course.

Past students can be found in Media, Journalism, Tourism.

A Level Spanish is the necessary background for careers in teaching Spanish at both primary and secondary education.

Students with language qualifications are sought after by employers and this is reflected in enhanced salaries

Travel and Tourism

BTEC Level 3 National Diploma

When do I start studying for this qualification?

September 2018.

combination of all eight units. All external assessments are mandatory and a Pass or above must be achieved.

For how long will I study?

For two years.

What skills and interests do I need beforehand to be a successful applicant for this course?

You will not need any prior knowledge of the travel & tourism industry, but a willingness to learn and an interest in the travel industry are essential.

What is this course about?

By investigating different areas of travel and tourism the course gives you a broad knowledge and understanding of the travel & tourism industry.

• What topics will I study?

• The world of travel and tourism (externally assessed)

• Global destinations (externally assessed)

• Managing the customer experience • Travel and tourism enterprises • Researching current issues in travel and tourism

• The uk as a tourist destination (externally assessed)

• Visitor attractions • Working overseas

How will my work be assessed?

The course is made up of eight units.

Five are internally assessed and three are externally assessed. The internal assessments are set and marked by teachers and the external assessments are marked by the exam board.

The final grade awarded will be a

What skills will I need to develop during the course to succeed?

Good time management skills, an ability to work independently and enthusiasm for coursework are essential.

Are there any specific entry requirements?

Level 3 courses - You will need a minimum of 5 GCSEs at grades 9-4 or A*- C. Individual Level 3 subjects may have further entry requirements and these will be advised to you at your Course Guidance meeting once we receive your application.

What are the lessons like?

We use a wide range of teaching methods throughout the course including presentations, discussions,

group work and lots of independent research.

As much of the course is coursework based, you will often be working on assignments during lessons.

You will also do role-plays and practical work developing a range of vocational skills.

1:1 support is available to all students.

What do students say about this course?

“Very interesting, I now have a better knowledge of Travel Geography.”

“My time management skills have improved beyond belief!“ “I made lots of new friends quickly as we spend a lot of time together.”

“I loved going on the trips which included Disney Resort Paris, London and Thorpe Park.”

“I found the day visits really useful as I found out the information I need for my coursework.”

What have I got to do in order to do well?

You need to complete all work set, keep up to date, listen, participate and attend all lessons.

Are there any other qualifications which combine particularly well with this one?

This is equivalent to 2 A Level subjects so you would normally combine it with 1 other A Level or equivalent.

Experience has shown a very wide range of combinations to be successful. Also, as an additional part of your Travel and Tourism course you can take an industrial qualification: IATA. What do people do with BTEC Level 3 Travel and Tourism?

Previous students have obtained employment at airports working for airlines and ground staff. Some are working within various tour operators in the UK. Others have found employment on management training schemes in the hospitality industry.

Many students choose to go onto higher education to study a range of tourism related degrees.

Students have also progressed into careers not directly related to the travel industry. These have included law, teaching, finance and the general business sector.

Additional Information about this course You will have a work experience week in each year which is a compulsory element of the course and will provide the evidence for one of the units you will study.

There are a range of day trips linked to units studied in both years and the possibility of an overseas residential trip in each year.

What do students say about this course?

“I like the fact I can work at my own pace for several sections of the course.”

Additional IATA Qualification When do I start studying for the IATA qualification?

In the first year of your BTEC L3 National Diploma in Travel and Tourism.

What is the IATA course about?

The course will give an introduction to the travel industry with a focus on the airline sector.

What topics will I study?

There are five units within the course each of which have a pack to work through. The units include: • The world of air.

• Airline destinations.

• Flight information.

• Travel information.

• Airline booking systems.

• Fares and flight documents.

How will my work be assessed?

You will be assessed by an external examination. The exam is one hour with 40 multiple choice questions. The exam is taken online and is open book.

What are the lessons like?

Students will work through an information pack and carry out the activities within them. You work at your own pace, lessons are not like traditional lessons.

1:1 support is available to all students.

“I can take all my resources into the test, this makes me less nervous.”

What do people do with IATA? This is a travel industry recognised qualification, therefore it gives student the skills and qualifications to gain employment in various sectors of the travel & tourism industry.

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