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A Level Modern Foreign Languages
About A Level Modern Foreign Languages
Entry requirements:
Minimum grade 6 in the GCSE modern language you are taking for A Level.
The skills required are the same as for GCSE, but at a much more advanced level: high levels of competence in reading and listening comprehension, practical ability to communicate in the target language and via writing, and the ability to cope with fairly complex grammar. Good essay writing skills and an interest in the country whose language is to be studied are also highly desirable. The course book has an integral on-line electronic resource bank allowing for independent learning and revision, essential components to a successful approach. It is also desirable that the student visit the country whose language is being studied (either through school exchange or a private arrangement). All students are given the opportunity to attend extra-curricular events such as the school exchanges, lunchtime sessions and an A Level revision day.
Course Content:
Aspects of French/Spanish/German speaking society
Artistic culture in the French/Spanish/German speaking world
- Multiculturalism
- Aspects of political life
- Grammar
- The study of a novel in the target language
Assessment:
The Examining Board is AQA.
A Level - Paper 1 - Listening, Reading and Writing - 2 hour 30 examination – 50% of A Level
This paper is topic-based and assesses listening and reading skills via responses statements from both heard and written material. Written summaries in the target language and also translations of longer passages into the target language and English are also involved.
A Level - Paper 2 - Writing - 2 hour examination – 20% of A Level
This paper is topic-based and assesses Writing skills via 2 written essays based on the study of a text or film.
A Level - Paper 3 – Speaking - 21-23 minute examination – 30% of A Level
This paper is topic-based and assesses Speaking skills and consists of two parts: a short discussion based on a prepared stimulus card followed by a presentation and discussion on an individual research project.
Higher Educations and Careers:
Languages are a highly acceptable academic qualification in almost any sector. As well as being a useful skill in their own right for degree courses in languages, the arts, business, travel and tourism etc. they are also regarded as being extremely useful in conjunction with the sciences and/or maths and also law and international law.
