SIXTH FORM OPEN EVENINGS: BHGS - 4th November, OSA - 5th November, STA - 6th November, RA - 12th November, MWS - 13th November

Modern Foreign Languages

ALL SUBJECTS

Can be studied at:

✔️Bishop's Hatfield Girls' School

✔️Monk's Walk School

✔️Onslow St Audrey's School

✔️Ridgeway Academy

Examination Board:

French AQA (MWS)

Spanish AQA (BHG, MWS, OSA & RA)

Entry Requirements:

6+ in French or Spanish

5+ in English Language or English Literature

Why should I take the course?

In today’s international world, a modern language is a major asset, which combines well with all other subjects to provide an invaluable life skill.

What is the course about?

Each language is taught through a series of topics, based on current issues, such as social issues, political and artistic trends, culture, literary text and/or a film. The topics include the changing nature of family, the cyber-society, voluntary work, immigration and law & order. Students will also study cinema, literature and music. A stimulating range of material from the Internet, up to date textbooks and authentic articles will be used to teach. The lessons will include debates, presentations and the use of ICT with access to the OUP Kerboodle learning portal.

How is it assessed?

Both the A level and the AS level are assessed through two written papers and a speaking exam:

Paper 1 - Listening, reading, writing & translation to and from the target language. (AS&A Levels)

Paper 2 A Level – 2 essays in the target language based on two texts or a text & a film studied.

AS Level – one essay in the target language based on one text or a film studied

Paper 3 (A Level) – A Speaking exam including a stimulus card and a discussion on an individual research project.

Where will it take me?

Modern Language graduates have one of the highest employment rates, with an average 6% increase in salary. They are highly sought after in many fields of business and industry, not just, because they can communicate with many more potential customers, but because their analytical skills, trained memory and attention to detail are needed in many different professions. Most degree courses, especially those in Business, Law, Engineering, History and Sciences, combine well with a language, either as part of the course or as a way of widening the possible areas of research and study.