The syllabus constitutes an integrated study with focus on language, culture and society. It fosters a range of transferable skills including communication, critical thinking, research skills and creativity which are valuable to the individual student and to society. Pupils are encouraged to learn in context through engagement with culture by means of authentic media (press, radio, television, Internet). The topics are closely linked to the countries in which the language is spoken and include: • Social issues and trends, e.g. family life, youth culture, immigration, integration • Political and artistic culture, e.g. music and cinema, political commitment, current affairs In addition, students study two literary works (this can be a book and a film, or two books).
Pupils should have taken a (I)GCSE in the language before starting on the Specialist course. All pupils studying modern languages at Specialist level are expected to spend time in the foreign country concerned during their holidays: intensive language courses are recommended.
Paper 1 Listening, reading, writing Candidates answer comprehension questions in the target language in response to audio and written material. They are also required to translate a passage from English into the target language and vice versa. Paper 2 Writing Candidates will answer an essay question in the target language for each of the two works they have studied (this can be a book and a film, or two books). Students will have a choice of questions on each book/film. All questions will be in the target language and will require a critical and analytical response. Paper 3 Speaking The speaking test will be in two parts. Part 1 will be the discussion of one subtheme from those in this specification, and Part 2 will be the presentation and discussion of the student’s individual research project, related to the history, current affairs, or culture of the areas of the world where the target language is spoken.
About Education Provider
| Region | South East |
| Local Authority | Surrey |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | £47,535 |
| Sixth Form Fee | £38,367 |
| Address | Godalming, GU7 2DX |
The syllabus constitutes an integrated study with focus on language, culture and society. It fosters a range of transferable skills including communication, critical thinking, research skills and creativity which are valuable to the individual student and to society. Pupils are encouraged to learn in context through engagement with culture by means of authentic media (press, radio, television, Internet). The topics are closely linked to the countries in which the language is spoken and include: • Social issues and trends, e.g. family life, youth culture, immigration, integration • Political and artistic culture, e.g. music and cinema, political commitment, current affairs In addition, students study two literary works (this can be a book and a film, or two books).
Pupils should have taken a (I)GCSE in the language before starting on the Specialist course. All pupils studying modern languages at Specialist level are expected to spend time in the foreign country concerned during their holidays: intensive language courses are recommended.
Paper 1 Listening, reading, writing Candidates answer comprehension questions in the target language in response to audio and written material. They are also required to translate a passage from English into the target language and vice versa. Paper 2 Writing Candidates will answer an essay question in the target language for each of the two works they have studied (this can be a book and a film, or two books). Students will have a choice of questions on each book/film. All questions will be in the target language and will require a critical and analytical response. Paper 3 Speaking The speaking test will be in two parts. Part 1 will be the discussion of one subtheme from those in this specification, and Part 2 will be the presentation and discussion of the student’s individual research project, related to the history, current affairs, or culture of the areas of the world where the target language is spoken.