Post 16 Course Information Guide 2012/2013 - Whitley Academy

Modern LanguagesCourse TitleAwarding BodyCourse LevelCourseDescriptionGCE Modern Languages (French or Spanish)AQAOne Year Course AS LevelTwo Year Course A2 LevelThere are 4 Units across the Modern Language ‘A’ Level, with nocoursework or literature involved at AS; some writingpreparation is completed in the A2 year to respond to a writtenstimulus in the writing exam.. The speaking exams are on topicsof your choice which are decided in advance of the assessment.Where possible, pupils are provided with 20 min – 30 minuteminimum interactions with the Language assistant every week.The school also annually subscribes to a language learningenvironment on-line dedicated to the text material used in classand which is suitable for completing independent study.Additionally, students of a Modern Language will have access toa variety of visits including watching authentic films at theWarwick Arts Centre, a visit to London to evaluate and watchLes Misérables; the faculty also explores opportunities for ’A’level conferences in the Modern Language studied. The course issuitable for students capable of independent study and hardwork.CourseContent (A2)EntryRequirementsProgressionRoutesContact1. The environment (Pollution, Energy, Protecting the Planet)2. Multicultural Society (Immigration, Integration, Racism)3. Social Problems (Poverty & Wealth, Public Order, Science/Technology)Grade C in a Modern Language GCSE, although a Grade ’B’ ispreferable. GCSE English and Maths Grade C. Independentlearning is mandatory and inability to work without guidance orwillingness to adapt would preclude individuals from consideringa course in a Modern Language. GCSE Grade B in a Language willbe acceptable for external candidates. A passion for Languagesis essential to follow this course.This course allows access to any number of degree courses andis assessed accordingly with many combinations of languagesand other subjects available at University; examples include lawand French as well as Mechanical Engineering and Spanish.University Degree/ERASMUS schemes overseas usingLanguages/Language ApprenticeshipsMr M PurslowCourseContent (AS)1. Media (Television/Advertising/New Technologies)2. Popular Culture (Cinema/Music/Fashion)3. Healthy Living (Sport/Keeping fit/Work-life balance)4. Family & Personal Relationships (Parenting/Friendship/Marriage)