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A Level

In Llanelli ()

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Description

  • Type

    A Level

AS candidates will be required to: listen and respond to a variety of spoken sources, including authentic sources; read and respond to a variety of written texts, including authentic sources, covering different contexts, registers, styles and genres; adapt their spoken and written language appropriately for different situations and purposes; use the language accurately to express facts and ideas, and to present explanations, opinions and information in both speech and writing; understand and apply the grammatical system and a range of structures; transfer meaning from foreign language into English/Welsh. In addition, A level candidates will be required to: use the language to present viewpoints, develop arguments, analyse and evaluate, in speech and writing; understand and apply the grammatical system and a range of structures; study aspects of the contemporary society, cultural background and heritage of one or more of the countries or communities whose language is being studied; transfer meaning from English/Welsh into the foreign language.

About this course

Normally students 16 - 19 years of age will require a minimum of 6 GCSEs at grades A* - C, one of which must be either GCSE Mathematics or GCSE English Language. Also, an A or B Grade in Spanish would be ideal. Entry for mature students without formal qualifications is at the discretion of the Curriculum Area.

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Subjects

  • IT
  • Writing
  • English
  • Welsh

Course programme

  • Excellent results
  • Small groups allow individual attention
  • A wide range of contemporary cultural and social topics are studied
  • Candidates have independent control of listening material and exam and use of language laboratory and self study packs
  • Excellent resources available in Learning Resource Centre and library, including language magazines, tapes, videos and language computer programmes
  • The course is delivered by a native speaker. Almost exclusive use of Spanish in class and in exams
  • Grammar is dealt with in a systematic and supportive way
  • This specification is designed to encourage students to derive enjoyment and benefit from language learning; acquire knowledge, skills and understanding for practical use, further study and/or employment; communicate with speakers of the language; take their place in a multilingual global society
  • This specification is also designed to provide a coherent, satisfying and worthwhile course of study for students who do not progress to further study in the subject
  • In addition, the A level specification is designed to provide a sufficient basis for the further study of languages at degree level or equivalent.

Additional information

Candidates must meet the following assessment objectives in the context of the content of the specification: AO1 understand and respond, in speech and writing, to spoken language; AO2 understand and respond, in speech and writing, to written language; AO3 show knowledge of and apply accurately the grammar and syntax prescribed in this specification; Weightings

The AS is the first half of an Advanced course. It will contribute 50% of the total Advanced marks. Candidates must complete the following two units in order to gain an AS qualification. SN1 - Oral (40%) SN2 - Listening/Writing/Reading (60%)

The Advanced specification consists of two parts: Part 1 (AS) and Part 2 (A2). Part 1 (AS) may be taken separately and added to A2 at a further examination sitting to achieve an Advanced qualification, or alternatively, both the AS and A2 may be taken at the same sitting. Candidates must complete the AS units outlined above plus a further two units to complete A level Spanish. The A2 units will contribute 50% of the total Advanced marks. SN3 - Oral 40% SN4 - Listening/Reading/Writing 60%

GCE A Level Spanish

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