What are the aims of the course?
The AQA GCSE French and Spanish course consists of controlled assessments in speaking and writing (60%) and exams in reading and listening (40%).
The course should encourage students to:
- Develop understanding of the spoken and written forms of French and Spanish in a range of contexts.
- Develop the ability to communicate effectively in French and Spanish.
- Develop knowledge and understanding of the grammar of French and Spanish, and the ability to apply it.
- Develop knowledge and understanding of countries and communities where French and Spanish is spoken.
- Provide a suitable foundation for further study and/or practical use of French and Spanish.
What will you study?
Topics Covered
Lifestyle
(health, relationships and choices)
Leisure
(free time and the media, holidays)
Home and Environment
(home and local area, environment)
Work and Education
(school/college and future plans, current and future jobs)
Autumn Term Content
Letters to an Agony Aunt
Healthy Lifestyles
Spring Term Content
Travel Agent
Social Issues and Equality
Controlled Assessments
In total, candidates submit 2 controlled speaking assessments and 2 controlled writing assessments which are directed by the subject teacher.
Each oral piece must last a minimum of 4 minutes.
Each written piece must be between
100 - 300 words in length.
The timetable for the controlled assessments to be completed in Year 11 is detailed below:
Year 11 |
Controlled Writing Assessment
|
Start: Autumn Term Week 3 |
15% |
|
End: Autumn Term Week 7 |
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Year 11 |
Controlled Writing Assessment |
Start: Autumn Term Week 8 |
15% |
|
End: Autumn Term Week 15 |
Year 11 |
Controlled Speaking Assessment |
Start: Spring Term Week 1 |
15% |
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End: Spring Term Week 7 |
Exam Papers - May/June 2010
Listening 46551F; 46551H
Examination –20%
Foundation Tier: 30 minutes
(+ 5 minutes reading time)
Higher Tier: 40 minutes
(+ 5 minutes reading time)
Reading 46552F; 46552H
Examination –20%
Foundation Tier: 30 minutes
Higher Tier: 50 minutes
Homework
Homework is set three times a fortnight and students will need to complete a range of tasks from reading, research, written work or revision. Each piece of homework should take at least 30 minutes to complete.
