At A Level, students develop their awareness of the culture and society of Italy. All students are actively encouraged to develop their language skills through the use of a variety of media. Languages complement many subjects at university and the skills learnt through languages are easily transferable to other A Levels and further study. Knowing a foreign language will help to improve your cultural awareness, increase your adaptability and make you a more confident and effective communicator. A Level Italian covers a wide range of topics which are covered over four themes. Theme 1: Changes in Italian society Family, education, world of work. Theme 2: Culture in Italy Music, media, festivals and traditions. Theme 3: Immigration and multi-cultural society in Italy The positive impact of immigration, the challenges of migration to Italian society, the North/ South divide. Theme 4: History The rise of Mussolini, fascism in the Second World War, the move from dictatorship to democracy in Italy. Students are also required to study and critically analyse an Italian novel and a film, as well as practising their translation and essay writing skills. The book, Io non ho paura and the film, Nuovo Cinema Paradiso link to the topics, giving you further insight into Italian culture. As part of the speaking examination, you will need to complete an Independent Research Project based on your own area of interest related to the society and culture of the Italian-speaking world.
Grade 6 in GCSE Italian.
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| Region | East of England |
| Local Authority | Hertfordshire |
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| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Windhill, Bishop's Stortford, CM23 2NQ |
At A Level, students develop their awareness of the culture and society of Italy. All students are actively encouraged to develop their language skills through the use of a variety of media. Languages complement many subjects at university and the skills learnt through languages are easily transferable to other A Levels and further study. Knowing a foreign language will help to improve your cultural awareness, increase your adaptability and make you a more confident and effective communicator. A Level Italian covers a wide range of topics which are covered over four themes. Theme 1: Changes in Italian society Family, education, world of work. Theme 2: Culture in Italy Music, media, festivals and traditions. Theme 3: Immigration and multi-cultural society in Italy The positive impact of immigration, the challenges of migration to Italian society, the North/ South divide. Theme 4: History The rise of Mussolini, fascism in the Second World War, the move from dictatorship to democracy in Italy. Students are also required to study and critically analyse an Italian novel and a film, as well as practising their translation and essay writing skills. The book, Io non ho paura and the film, Nuovo Cinema Paradiso link to the topics, giving you further insight into Italian culture. As part of the speaking examination, you will need to complete an Independent Research Project based on your own area of interest related to the society and culture of the Italian-speaking world.
Grade 6 in GCSE Italian.