SHHS Sixth Form Prospectus - South Hampstead High School

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Modern Languages French, German and Spanish
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Why study Modern Languages
Do you enjoy discussion and debate Do you like travel and communication In our
increasingly global world, the in-depth knowledge and understanding you will gain of
be a huge asset.
A modern language will combine perfectly with any other A Level discipline. Oxford
and Cambridge, for example, like potential students of English or History to have
studied a language at A Level, while Cambridge and Imperial College, amongst
others, recommend it for potential scientists, as science graduates must be able
to communicate. Even medical schools recommend that, in addition to their two
or three sciences, students study an arts subject at A Level, preferably a language.
Looking beyond the Sixth Form, a language degree is a passport to many professions,
such as law, accountancy and investment banking, where employers seek to recruit
be combined with a vast range of other disciplines at university and many non-language
degree courses offer the possibility of studying abroad and gaining accreditation
through the Erasmus scheme.
Not to mention, with so much access to new media, it really is an exciting time to study
a language!
What will you study
The Edexcel syllabus explores topics which are particularly relevant to young people.
At AS, we discuss issues as varied as relationships, modern technology, tourism
punishment, immigration, war and terrorism, and genetics. Throughout the two years,
we will also read and discuss well-known literary works. One of the most exciting
strands of literature you have studied.
How will you study
Class work is centred around discussion, whether we are preparing a topic or
exploring a literature text. You will have a regular period in the language laboratory and
a conversation lesson in a group of two or three, with the assistant who will help you
you need to understand how it works, so we will be consolidating grammar you have
In the Lower Sixth, we offer an exciting French work experience exchange with
a Parisian lycée, in which all Lower Sixth French students participate. If you are
commercial organisation. Whenever possible, we will go to foreign plays and
attend worthwhile courses.
What do you need to begin the course
Studying a modern language is challenging and demanding, so you need to be selfmotivated
and to have independence of mind and a creative imagination. You will gain
more from lessons if you are prepared to develop your own ideas and to participate
actively in discussion. You should also enjoy reading, as you will be expected to read
beyond the set texts.
You can access the full syllabus on www.edexcel.com.
“They say that teaching can kill a subject.
You have done the opposite, you have inspired us
to love languages and we have had a wonderful
two years.”
Sixth Form Student
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