• English
• Communication and Culture
• English Language A
• English Language B
• English Language and Literature A
• English Language and Literature B
• English Literature A
• English Literature B
• ICT
• Applied ICT
• Computing
• ICT
• Maths
• Mathematics
• Statistics
• Use of Mathematics
• Science
• Applied Science
• Biology
• Chemistry
• Electronics
• Environmental Studies
• Human Biology
• Physics A
• Physics B: Physics in Context
• Psychology A
• Psychology B
• Science in Society
• Business
• Applied Business
• Accounting
• Business Studies
• Economics
• Law
• Arts
• Applied Art and Design
• Art and Design
• Dance
• Drama and Theatre Studies
• History of Art
• Media Studies
• Music
• Technology
• Design and Technology: Food Technology
• Design and Technology: Product Design (3-D Design)
• Design and Technology: Product Design (Textiles)
• Design and Technology: Systems and Control Technology
• PE
• Physical Education
• Languages
• Bengali
• French
• German
• Modern Hebrew
• Panjabi
• Polish
• Spanish
• Humanities
• Anthropology
• Archaeology
• Citizenship Studies
• Classical Civilisation
• Critical Thinking
• General Studies A
• General Studies B
• Geography
• Government and Politics
• Health and Social Care
• History
• Leisure Studies
• Philosophy
• Religious Studies
• Sociology
• Travel and Tourism

 

Summary

This specification is designed to encourage candidates to:

• develop the knowledge and skills acquired at GCSE level and use the language learned in a wide range of contexts
• gain a useful insight into another culture and reflect on aspects of contemporary society
• enhance their employment prospects, facilitate foreign travel and experience the enjoyment and motivation of improving their linguistic level.

AS Outline

The AS course covers:

• Media: TV, advertising and communication technology
• Popular culture: cinema, music and fashion/trends
• Healthy living/lifestyle: sport/exercise, health and well-being and holidays
• Family/relationships: relationships within the family, friendships and marriage/partnerships.

The AS specification has 2 units:

• Unit 1: Listening, Reading and Writing
• Unit 2: Speaking Test.

A2 Outline

The A2 course covers:

• Environment: pollution, energy and protecting the planet
• The multi-cultural society: immigration, integration and racism
• Contemporary social issues: wealth and poverty, law and order and the impact of scientific and technological progress
• Cultural topic: the study of a target language speaking region/community or the study of a period of 20th century history from a target language-speaking country/community or the study of a novelist/dramatist/poet from a target language-speaking country/community or the study of a director/architect/musician/painter from a target language-speaking country/ community.

The A2 specification has 2 units:

• Unit 3: Listening, Reading and Writing
• Unit 4: Speaking Test.

For a full breakdown of the unit topics and assessment requirements, see the specification.

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