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GCSE
Modern Languages |
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- In Key Stage
4 a student can choose to continue their
study of either French or German. The course
followed leads to a GCSE awarded by
AQA.
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- French
syllabus
http://www.aqa.org.uk/qual/pdf/AQA-3651-W-SP-08.PDF
- German
syllabus
http://www.aqa.org.uk/qual/pdf/AQA-3661-W-SP-08.PDF
There are two tiers of assessment:
Foundation (G-C) and Higher (D-A*).
Candidates may be entered for either
Foundation or Higher in each skill. each
skill is examined with equal weighting (25%
of the final result).
- Speaking
Test
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Foundation Tier |
8-10
mins |
A
role play, a
presentation/discussion and a
general conversation |
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Higher Tier |
10-12 mins |
A
role play, a
presentation/discussion and a
general conversation |
Listening Test
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Foundation Tier |
30
mins(+5 mins reading time) |
Non
verbal and short answer
questions |
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Higher Tier |
40
mins (+5 mins reading time) |
Mainly short and some longer
answer questions |
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- Reading
Test
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Foundation Tier |
30
mins |
Non
verbal and short answer
questions |
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Higher Tier |
50
mins |
Mainly short and some longer
answer questions |
Coursework
Three pieces of work drawn from the bank
of assignments in the specification.-
- GCSE
Course Content
The GCSE syllabus covers four themes. The
main headings are listed below and the
course builds upon a student’s existing
knowledge of the language. More detailed
information will be located on the VLE as I
have the opportunity to load it on.
- Theme 1 –
My World
1A Self, Family and Friends
1B Interests and Hobbies
1C Home and Local Environment
1D Daily Routine
1E School and Future Plans (up to age 18)
Theme 2 – Holiday Time & Travel
2A Travel, Transport and Finding the Way
2B Tourism
2C Accommodation
2D Holiday Activities
2E Services
Theme 3 – Work & Lifestyle
3A Home Life
3B Healthy Living
3C Part-time Jobs and Work Experience
3D Leisure
3E Shopping
Theme 4 – The Young Person in Society
4A Character and Personal Relationships
4B The Environment
4C Education
4D Careers and Future Plans (post age 18)
4E Social Issues, Choices and
Responsibilities
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