This course is ideal for students who... • have an interest in developing fluency and understanding in one of those languages well beyond GCSE standards. • enjoy using the language to express their opinions and justifying their comments on a broad range of social issues. • enjoy reading and writing in a foreign language and learning about other cultures. • wish to carry out research into other countries and their history, geography, society and the arts. WHAT UNITS/TOPICS WILL BE STUDIED? Year 1 The course is structured in two engaging themes. The themes are studied alongside a literary text or a film. Tema 1 -I cambiamenti della società italiana. Set in the context of Italy only, this theme covers social issues and trends: • L’evoluzione della famiglia italiana • L’istruzione • Il mondo del lavoro Tema 2 – La cultura politica ed artistica nei paesi di lingua italiana Set in the context of any Italian-speaking country/countries and/or community/communities, this theme covers artistic and political culture: • La musica • I media • Il patrimonio culturale Year 2 The course covers two more themes, studied alongside a literary text or film. Tema 3 – L’Italia, una società in evoluzione Set in the context of Italy only, this theme covers social issues: • L’impatto positivo dell’immigrazione in Italia • I problemi della migrazione in Italia • Il divario nord/sud Tema 4 – Dal fascismo ai giorni nostri Set in the context of Italy only, this theme focuses on an important period of the Italian history. • L’ascesa di Mussolini al potere • Il Fascismo durante la seconda Guerra mondiale • Dalla dittatura alla democrazia
In order to study this subject, you must have achieved at least A at GCSE level. If you do not have a GCSE but speak the language at home, you will need to complete a simple speaking and written task to help us assess your suitability for the course.
For the A level, there are three exams. All exams test your competency with respect to the topics you have learned. The Paper 1 exam (Listening, Reading and translation into English) will test your listening comprehension skills, your ability to read and respond to a variety of texts. It lasts 2 hours and is worth 40% of the A level. The Paper 2 exam (Written response to works and translation into target language) examines you, in Italian, on “Life is Beautiful” and “ Volevo i pantaloni.” It lasts 2 hours 40 minutes and is worth 30% of the A level. The Paper 3 exam (Speaking) is an oral exam that lasts about 20 minutes and is worth 30% of the A level.
About Education Provider
| Region | London |
| Local Authority | Waltham Forest |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Mixed |
| Address | Essex Road, Leyton, London, E10 6EQ |
This course is ideal for students who... • have an interest in developing fluency and understanding in one of those languages well beyond GCSE standards. • enjoy using the language to express their opinions and justifying their comments on a broad range of social issues. • enjoy reading and writing in a foreign language and learning about other cultures. • wish to carry out research into other countries and their history, geography, society and the arts. WHAT UNITS/TOPICS WILL BE STUDIED? Year 1 The course is structured in two engaging themes. The themes are studied alongside a literary text or a film. Tema 1 -I cambiamenti della società italiana. Set in the context of Italy only, this theme covers social issues and trends: • L’evoluzione della famiglia italiana • L’istruzione • Il mondo del lavoro Tema 2 – La cultura politica ed artistica nei paesi di lingua italiana Set in the context of any Italian-speaking country/countries and/or community/communities, this theme covers artistic and political culture: • La musica • I media • Il patrimonio culturale Year 2 The course covers two more themes, studied alongside a literary text or film. Tema 3 – L’Italia, una società in evoluzione Set in the context of Italy only, this theme covers social issues: • L’impatto positivo dell’immigrazione in Italia • I problemi della migrazione in Italia • Il divario nord/sud Tema 4 – Dal fascismo ai giorni nostri Set in the context of Italy only, this theme focuses on an important period of the Italian history. • L’ascesa di Mussolini al potere • Il Fascismo durante la seconda Guerra mondiale • Dalla dittatura alla democrazia
In order to study this subject, you must have achieved at least A at GCSE level. If you do not have a GCSE but speak the language at home, you will need to complete a simple speaking and written task to help us assess your suitability for the course.
For the A level, there are three exams. All exams test your competency with respect to the topics you have learned. The Paper 1 exam (Listening, Reading and translation into English) will test your listening comprehension skills, your ability to read and respond to a variety of texts. It lasts 2 hours and is worth 40% of the A level. The Paper 2 exam (Written response to works and translation into target language) examines you, in Italian, on “Life is Beautiful” and “ Volevo i pantaloni.” It lasts 2 hours 40 minutes and is worth 30% of the A level. The Paper 3 exam (Speaking) is an oral exam that lasts about 20 minutes and is worth 30% of the A level.
