Students will study highlights of the target language country’s artistic culture, including music and cinema, and learn about political engagement. Students also explore the influence of the past on present-day target language communities.
Why study French/German/Spanish?
Learning a language is a long term investment – an asset to adult life.
English is a global language, but in fact, only about 6% of the world’s population are native English speakers and an estimated 75% do not speak English at all.
To study at Cowley Sixth Form College, you must have achieved a minimum of five GCSEs or equivalent, graded 9 – 4, across four separate subjects, including GCSE Mathematics and English Language.
In addition, a positive college interview is required.
In addition, a grade 5 or above at GCSE in the language to be studied is required.
100% Final exams in Year 13.
Paper 1 – Listening, Reading, Writing (50%)
Paper 2 – Writing (essay on literary text or film studied) (20%)
Paper 3 – Speaking (30%)
Apart from being beneficial on a personal level, an A-level in a language is useful in many career paths and will improve your employability.
Students find that MFL is a natural fit with many other subjects, enabling them to use their skills and qualifications to access career opportunities at home and abroad.
I am considering a career in languages because I enjoy learning about cultures in other countries.
German is a broad subject, not just exploring the language but the culture and society and we enjoy discussions about literature, history and film.
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