The Modern Languages department is pleased to be able to offer students who have already studied Spanish to GCSE level the opportunity to continue with their language studies to A Level. Whatever language you choose to study the specification and format of each Unit are the same. The course content itself is language-specific and prepares students to become well-informed and effective communicators in their chosen language. Students will develop strategies to build both fluency and confidence. They will develop the skills of research, analysis, and critical thinking whilst increasing their understanding of cultural and social aspects of countries where the target language is spoken. Theme 1- Changes in social issues and trends. Theme 2 – Culture; The Arts, music, media and traditions of Target language-speaking countries. Theme 3- Social issues and trends (immigration and society) Theme 4- Historical and political culture. Students will also study either two literary texts or one text and one film.
GCSE, OCRN or BTEC equivalent exam entry requirement of 5+ 9 – 4 grades (A* – C in the legacy system).
Paper 1- Listening, Reading and Translation 2 hours 40% of qualification 80 marks Section A: Listening ( 30 marks) Section B: Reading ( 30 marks) Section C: Translation ( 20 marks) unseen passage to be translated from the target language to English. Paper 2- Written response to works and translation 2 hours 40 mins 30 % of qualification 120 marks Section A: translation ( 20 marks) Students translate an unseen passage from English to Target language Section B +C: Written response to literary texts (50 marks) Students write 2 essays on either 2 literary texts or 1 literary text and 1 film Paper 3- Speaking exam Internally conducted by teacher / externally assessed 21-23 minutes including 5 mins preparation time 30 % of qualification 72 marks Task 1- discussion on a theme Task 2 Independent research presentation Task 3 – students answer questions on their research and then have a wider discussion.
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| Region | East of England |
| Local Authority | Hertfordshire |
| Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Park Road, Ware, SG12 0DP |
The Modern Languages department is pleased to be able to offer students who have already studied Spanish to GCSE level the opportunity to continue with their language studies to A Level. Whatever language you choose to study the specification and format of each Unit are the same. The course content itself is language-specific and prepares students to become well-informed and effective communicators in their chosen language. Students will develop strategies to build both fluency and confidence. They will develop the skills of research, analysis, and critical thinking whilst increasing their understanding of cultural and social aspects of countries where the target language is spoken. Theme 1- Changes in social issues and trends. Theme 2 – Culture; The Arts, music, media and traditions of Target language-speaking countries. Theme 3- Social issues and trends (immigration and society) Theme 4- Historical and political culture. Students will also study either two literary texts or one text and one film.
GCSE, OCRN or BTEC equivalent exam entry requirement of 5+ 9 – 4 grades (A* – C in the legacy system).
Paper 1- Listening, Reading and Translation 2 hours 40% of qualification 80 marks Section A: Listening ( 30 marks) Section B: Reading ( 30 marks) Section C: Translation ( 20 marks) unseen passage to be translated from the target language to English. Paper 2- Written response to works and translation 2 hours 40 mins 30 % of qualification 120 marks Section A: translation ( 20 marks) Students translate an unseen passage from English to Target language Section B +C: Written response to literary texts (50 marks) Students write 2 essays on either 2 literary texts or 1 literary text and 1 film Paper 3- Speaking exam Internally conducted by teacher / externally assessed 21-23 minutes including 5 mins preparation time 30 % of qualification 72 marks Task 1- discussion on a theme Task 2 Independent research presentation Task 3 – students answer questions on their research and then have a wider discussion.