Staff:
Mrs S Campbell-Woodward, B.Ed Hons (German and French)
Mrs. J. Webb BA Hons (French)
Mrs J Connor-Webb MA, PGCE (French and German)
Information for 6th Form students
Courses Available:
(a) Advanced GCE (A2) French: 2 year modular course.
(b) Advanced GCE (A2) German: 2 year modular course.
(c) Advanced GCE (AS) French: 1 year modular course.
(d) Advanced GCE (AS) German: 1 year modular course.
Course requirements:
(a) Advanced GCE (A2)
The full A2 2 year course is suitable for students to who have gained an A or B grade in a modern language at GCSE and who may intend continuing their language studies at University level. The Advanced Subsidiary (AS) course forms the first half of the A2 course in terms of teaching time and content.
(b) Advanced Subsidiary GCE (AS)
The AS 1 year course is suitable for students who have gained an A, B or C grade in GCSE and who wish to ‘keep up’ their foreign language as a practical skill. It can be taken as a ‘stand alone’ qualification.
The examination is assessed at a standard appropriate for candidates who have completed the first year of study between GCSE and Advanced GCE and forms 50% of the assessment of the total Advanced GCE if necessary.
Aims:
To develop in the candidates a wide range of practical skills enabling them to understand and to communicate in the spoken and written language for a variety of purposes in the world of work and leisure.
Content:
The examinations are designed to follow on naturally from a GCSE topic-based syllabus. There is emphasis on topics and themes within the framework of the culture of the target language country. Topics include travel, holidays, sport and pastimes, daily life, the media, advertising, the arts, social issues, the environment, politics and technology.
Assessment:
Assessment covers reading, writing, speaking and listening and is by means of :
3 units of Assessment for Advanced Subsidiary GCE
6 units of Assessment for Advanced GCE.
The main assessment session for Modern Foreign Languages will be in June of the L6 and U6.
The Course:
Year 1 – (Advanced Subsidiary AS)
The course will involve six 50-minute periods a week with one or two different members of staff. The four skills of reading, listening, speaking and writing will be developed fully and the course will begin with a comprehensive revision of all basic grammar. First-hand contact with the culture and civilisation of the countries concerned will be encouraged through authentic materials and, wherever possible, through travel and extended periods abroad.
Topics: The Family & relationships Rights and responsibilities
Leisure Healthy Living
Education Jobs and Careers
Man media The environment
Immigration and multiculturalism Europe – economic and social issues
AS Exam: Unit 1: Listening, Reading and Writing - 35% of the total AS marks
Unit 2: Writing – based on an 8 page booklet studied in lessons - 30% of the total AS marks
Unit 3: Oral (15 minutes)
A. Pupils give a 2 minute presentation
B. Pupils choose one of 2 cards for discussion – 5 minutes
C. General conversation – 5 minutes
Resources:
Full use is made of resource-based teaching materials in audio cassettes, video, radio, TV programmes, modern language feature films and the Internet. Students we advised to listen to as much foreign language radio as possible and to attend relevant lectures, plays and films at local universities, etc.
Residence Abroad:
It is essential that all ‘A’ level modern language students should spend as much time as possible in the relevant country – during half-term breaks and Easter/Summer vacations- preferably with a family.
General Comments:
The advantages of obtaining advanced qualifications in a Modern Language are manifold. Universities offer a wide variety of courses to those who wish to continue the study of a Modern Language beyond 'A' level. Exciting opportunities are open to those with a knowledge of a foreign language.
Competence in a foreign language greatly extends one's career opportunities. Many job advertisements specify a knowledge of a language as being desirable if not essential. A language is extremely useful in many professions on the managerial, administration or marketing side.
Pour Finir:
To quote the Examination Board - "examiners realise the need to draw students into Modern Languages, not to frighten them away!"
Our teaching style is mainly informal and individual help is guaranteed. In return, 100% commitment is essential!
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