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 |
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| 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 % | |
THE 6TH FORM // INTRODUCTION // SUBJECTS // STUDENT STORIES // 6TH FORM WORK GALLERY
