AS/A2 Modern Foreign Languages (French, German, Spanish)

AS/A2 Modern Foreign Languages (French, German, Spanish)

The course is designed to enable you to:

• Develop an interest in, and enthusiasm for language learning
• Develop understanding of the language in a variety of contexts and genres
• Develop confidence in clear and effective communication
• Develop an awareness and understanding of the contemporary society, cultural background and heritage of the countries where the language is spoken.

Is it for me?
The course is designed for those who are actively interested in and committed to learning a language. It suits those who enjoy communicating with people and who are curious, open-minded and interested in foreign travel and who enjoy reading and learning about the world around them. Assessment is exam based.

What's involved?
Leisure and Lifestyles
Within this unit you will study tourism and travel; sports, hobbies and entertainment; customs, traditions, healthy living - health and nutrition, diet and exercise; unhealthy living - drugs, aids, smoking, alcohol etc.
The Individual and Society
This unit considers relationships and responsibilities, gender issues, youth culture, values, peer groups, fashions and trends; education, vocational training and future careers.
Environmental Issues
Within this unit you will study technology, pollution, global warming, transport, energy, nuclear energy, renewable energies, conservation, recycling and sustainability.
Social and Political Issues
This unit focuses in the role of the media, racism, immigration, social exclusion and integration, terrorism; the world of work, employment, commerce and globalization.
The Guided Studies Option
Choose one or two of the following options: the World of Cinema, the World of Literature and the regions of the country whose language you are studying.

Progression
Single, joint or combined honours degrees at university. Languages combine particularly well with Law, Economics, Engineering, Science and Business Studies. Language students follow careers in many fields including Business, Finance, Marketing, Translation or Teaching.