Italian

ITALIAN
Level(s):GCSE, AS
FACTS
Courses available

GCSE, AS

Entry requirements

How the courses are assessed

GCSE: 100% exam
AS: 100% exam

Exam board

Edexcel

Where does it lead?

The GCSE can lead to the AS in year 2. You can progress to the AS in your second year if you achieve an A or B in your GCSE in year one. The AS and A2 lead towards fuency in the language, further study of the language at degree level or as part of a degree, and towards far greater opportunities for employment in the future. Other modern languages can be studied at degree level if you prove your competence in any language at Advanced level.

Other information

There will be a trip to Italy to practice your language skills. Each week you will use the multimedia language laboratory.

• A level
• GCSE

Italian is a beautiful language and is growing in popularity and as the world gets progressively smaller there has never been a better time to get into languages. Italian GCSE is a subject you can start from scratch at Varndean College, so if you regret giving up languages at school, or if you started one and stopped before GCSE, why not take up Italian? This GCSE is a fast-paced course - you will reach GCSE level in one year, so you must be keen and work hard! The GCSE course covers the individual in society, house, home and daily routine. You will also study travel, media, culture, entertainment, social activities, ftness and health. If you take Italian GCSE in your frst year of College and achieve a grade A or B you can progress to the AS level in your 2nd year. Varndean College also ofers a Fast Track A level in one year course for native or near native speakers.

TOPICS COVERED
GCSE
The topics have a real world focus and are practical and relevant for travel and work using Italian. Media and culture \ Sport and leisure \ Travel and tourism \ Business, work and employment

AS Level
Issues and trends in contemporary Italian society

Media
Television \ Advertising \ Communication technology Popular culture \ Cinema \ Music \ Fashion/trends

Healthy living and lifestyles
Sport and exercise \ Health and well- being \ Holidays and tourism

Social relationships
Relationships within families Friendships \ Marriage and partnerships