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The Modern Languages offered at Fine Arts College include:
French, Spanish, Italian and German.

 

Examined in June 2009 and June 2010
Examination Board: EdExcel

More than ever before, language A Levels put the emphasis on practical communication: speaking about everyday topics of interest, reading articles from newspapers and magazine, listening to radio items and writing about subjects of topical and more broadly cultural interest. A good grade in the relevant language GCSE is required.

SCHEME OF ASSESSMENT

Advanced Subsidiary (AS)
Two modules are studied at AS.

UNIT LEVEL TOPIC MODE OF ASSESSMENT DURATION
WEIGHTING
          AS A
1 AS Spoken Expression and Response Oral Examination 8 to 10mins 30 % 15 %
2 AS Understanding and Written Response Written Examination 2 hours 30 min 70 % 35 %
 
A2
Two modules are also studied at A2
UNIT LEVEL TOPIC MODE OF ASSESSMENT DURATION WEIGHTING A2
3 A2 Understanding and Spoken Response Oral Examination 11 – 13mins 17.5 %
4 A2 Research, Understanding and
Written Response in French
Written Examination 2 hours 30 min 32.5 %