A level Portuguese has been developed to inspire students who have an appreciation of the language, literature, film and culture of the Portuguese-speaking world. Course Units: YEAR 1 Unit 1: Changes in contemporary society • Changes in family structure • The world of work • Research Topic: The Importance of Education after Secondary Education in Portugal Unit 2: Political and artistic culture in Portuguese-speaking countries • The Media • Music • Research Topic: ‘Lusofonia’ in the world today YEAR 2 Unit 03: Migratory movements • Immigration and the Portuguese multicultural society • Emigration of Portugal in the 21st century Unit 04: How History shaped politics • The Dictatorship of Salazar • From dictatorship to democracy • Research Topic: The Discoveries: Vasco Da Gama’s trip to India Course Can Lead To: With a Portuguese A Level qualification you can study the language at University as a subject in itself or joined to another subject of your choice. You can also follow different career paths, such as a Translator, Interpreter, Teacher, Journalist and Bilingual Secretary. You can also work in a variety of sectors like Business, Finance, Tourism, Media, Retail and many others.
To qualify to study 3 A level/ Applied subjects, you will need to achieve 6 GCSEs at Grade 4 or above, preferably including English Language or Math's at grade 4 or above. In addition/ within those 6 GCSEs, for this subject you will need to achieve Grade 6 in Portuguese. Native speakers to be interviewed by Head of Department if they do not have a GCSE qualification in Portuguese.
You will have three exam papers: Paper 1: Translation into English, reading comprehension and writing (research question) in Portuguese (40%) Paper 2: Translation into Portuguese and written response to works (one book and one film) (30%) Paper 3: Listening, reading and writing in Portuguese (30%)
About Education Provider
| Region | London |
| Local Authority | Wandsworth |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Mixed |
| Address | Malwood Road, London, SW12 8EN |
A level Portuguese has been developed to inspire students who have an appreciation of the language, literature, film and culture of the Portuguese-speaking world. Course Units: YEAR 1 Unit 1: Changes in contemporary society • Changes in family structure • The world of work • Research Topic: The Importance of Education after Secondary Education in Portugal Unit 2: Political and artistic culture in Portuguese-speaking countries • The Media • Music • Research Topic: ‘Lusofonia’ in the world today YEAR 2 Unit 03: Migratory movements • Immigration and the Portuguese multicultural society • Emigration of Portugal in the 21st century Unit 04: How History shaped politics • The Dictatorship of Salazar • From dictatorship to democracy • Research Topic: The Discoveries: Vasco Da Gama’s trip to India Course Can Lead To: With a Portuguese A Level qualification you can study the language at University as a subject in itself or joined to another subject of your choice. You can also follow different career paths, such as a Translator, Interpreter, Teacher, Journalist and Bilingual Secretary. You can also work in a variety of sectors like Business, Finance, Tourism, Media, Retail and many others.
To qualify to study 3 A level/ Applied subjects, you will need to achieve 6 GCSEs at Grade 4 or above, preferably including English Language or Math's at grade 4 or above. In addition/ within those 6 GCSEs, for this subject you will need to achieve Grade 6 in Portuguese. Native speakers to be interviewed by Head of Department if they do not have a GCSE qualification in Portuguese.
You will have three exam papers: Paper 1: Translation into English, reading comprehension and writing (research question) in Portuguese (40%) Paper 2: Translation into Portuguese and written response to works (one book and one film) (30%) Paper 3: Listening, reading and writing in Portuguese (30%)
