Modern Languages (Inc German)

German A Level Spanish A Level

Modern Languages

French A Level

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

September 2020.

For how long will I study?

For two years.

What is this course about?

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

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

3. Literary text: Un Secret by Grimbert / film: La Haine by Kassovitz How will my work be assessed?

By exams at the end of the course.

Paper 1: Listening, reading and writing - Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes Paper 2: Writing - Duration: 2 hours Paper 3: Speaking - Duration: 15 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 culture and society 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 skills in listening, reading and translating as well as expressing yourself orally or in writing.

Are there any specific entry requirements?

You need a minimum of five GCSEs at 9-4 or A*-C, including a grade 6 or above in French (all papers at Higher Tier) and a grade 4 in English 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 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 and grammar.”

“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 really sought after by employers and this is reflected in enhanced salaries.

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

September 2020.

For how long will I study?

For two years.

What is this course about?

The course aims to develop your understanding of the language, culture and society of Germany and other German speaking countries.

What topics will I study?

1. Social issues and trends: Aspects of German speaking society: • The changing state of the family • The digital world • Youth culture: fashion and trends, music and television Multiculturalism in German speaking society: • Immigration • Integration • Racism

2. Political and Artistic culture: Artistic culture in the German speaking world: • Festivals and traditions • Art and architecture • Cultural life in Berlin, past and present

Aspects of political life in the German speaking world: • Germany and the EU • Politics and youth • German re-unification and its consequences 3. Grammar 4. Literary texts and films: One text and one film, or two texts from the following: Texts: • Heinrich Boll Die velorene Ehre der Katharina Blum • Bertolt Brecht Mutter Courage und ihre Kinder • Friedrich Durrenmatt Der Besuch der alten Dame • Max Frisch Andorra Films: • Good bye, Lenin! Wolfgang Becker (2003) • Das Leben der Anderen Florian Henckel von Donnersmarck (2006) • Die fetten Jahre sind vorbei Hans Weingartner (2005) • Almanya - Wilkommen in Deutschland Yasemin Samdereli (2011) 5. Individual Research Project How will my work be assessed?

By exams at the end of the course.

Paper 1: Listening, reading and writing - Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes Paper 2: Writing - Duration: 2 hours Paper 3: Speaking - Duration: 21 - 23 minutes (including 5 minutes supervised preparation time) What skills and interests do I need beforehand to be a successful applicant for this course?

An interest in German and German speaking countries culture and society 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 skills in listening, reading and translating as well as expressing yourself orally or in writing.

Are there any specific entry requirements?

You need a minimum of five GCSEs at 9-4 or A*-C, including a grade 6 or above in German (all papers at Higher Tier) and a grade 4 in English 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.

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

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 German?

German is a recognised academic subject and therefore is an excellent preparation for higher education in languages.

There is a wide choice of degree courses focusing on various aspects of German studies, combined degrees such as Business and German, Law and German and European Studies, which combines cultural, social and language studies.

Past students can be found studying and working in Media, Journalism and Tourism.

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

September 2020.

For how long will I study?

For two years.

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

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

La casa de Bernarda Alba, a play 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: 15 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?

You need a minimum of five GCSEs at 9-4 or A*-C, including a grade 6 or above in Spanish (all papers at Higher Tier) and a grade 4 in English Language.

learn as you learn about the vibrant culture as well as the 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.

Work consistently and thoroughly.

Learn from what you have done.

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

1:1 support is available to all students.

What do students say about this course?

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

“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”.

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

“Spanish is a great language to

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 independently to consolidate your knowledge.

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.

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.

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