Part Time A Level Italian

MODE OF STUDY PT
FE LEVEL 3
DURATION 1 year AS and A2 or 2 years (year 1 AS and year 2 A2)
START DATE(S) September 2009
DAY(S)/TIME(S) OFFERED AS: Tuesday 18:30 pm and A2: Wednesday 18:30 pm
NUMBER OF TEACHING HOURS 2.5 hours per session
TOTAL OVERSEAS FEE To be advised
ADDITIONAL COSTS To be advised
AWARDING/VALIDATION BODY Edexcel/London Qualifications
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
To study AS level mature applicants will require a grade C in Italian at GCSE or have reached the same level of proficiency by other means for example, living in Italy or in an Italian speaking country or through family connections. 16 18 year old applicants will need a grade B and a reference letter from their school/college in order to study AS. Those applicants
aiming to progress onto A2 level will require a grade D at AS level.

PROGRAMME CONTENT/STRUCTURE
This course is a dynamic and interesting approach to learning Italian. Students will improve their skills in speaking, listening,reading and writing in Italian and they will also develop their interest, enjoyment and knowledge of the cultures and societies of Italy and Italian speaking countries.

The AS level is the first part of the A Level and comprises the following units:

Unit 1; Listening and writing; Unit 2; Reading and writing and Unit 3; Prepared oral topic.

The A2 is the second part of the A level and comprises the following units:

Unit 4: Oral discussion of issues; Unit 5: Coursework or Topics and texts; and Unit 6: Synoptic (listening, reading and writing).

Students can study the AS on the 1st year and this will provide them with an AS qualification after which students can progress onto A2 on the second year in order to complete the full A level qualification.

Some students may wish to study AS and A2 level in the same year by attending two classes (the AS and the A2 class). These students will be working at a faster pace and they will be expected to have a good command of the language at AS level.

Assessment will be through coursework and examination.
PROGRESSION/CAREERS OPPORTUNITIES
A Level qualifications are the traditional route into University; a pass at this level is seen as a good indicator of academic ability. Employers value language skills. A language qualification will improve career prospects.
ASSESSMENT STRUCTURE External modular examination and coursework
EXCURSIONS / WORK EXPERIENCE To be advised
READING LISTS To be advised