Welsh as a first language - AS / A-level

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The Advanced Welsh Second Language Syllabus is even more challenging and progressive than the previous one. It offers even more variety and continues the GCSE learning programme. The oral element is still highly stressed.

Year 12

Unit CA1

Unit CA2

Unit CA3

Oral Exam in groups of 2/3 with an external examiner
(about ½ hr)

Candidates talk about the film ‘Hedd Wyn’ and the Welsh media.

Pupils must get to see one Welsh play during the course.

Written Coursework.
(2000-3000 words)

Candidates have to compile an ‘Information Pack’ containing at least 4 pieces of different writing.

(Deadline - May)

Written Exam (2hr)
various tasks on Welsh grammar including a personal writing task

questions on one of the 7 poems studied during the course

20%

15%

Year 13

Unit CA4

Unit CA5

Unit CA6

Oral Exam in groups of 2/3 with an external examiner.

Candidates talk about the play ‘Siwan’ by Saunders Lewis and the Welsh media

Written Exam (2hr)
questions on the short stories of Mihangel Morgan and Ioan Kidd
‘Trawsieithu’ – candidates have to write a letter in Welsh responding to an article in English

Written Exam (2hr)
various tasks on Welsh grammar

questions on an unseen poem

17.5%

15%

17.5%

Why carry on Welsh at AS Level?

The New AS system gives pupils an even better chance of taking their Welsh further for at least another year. With more and more jobs in Wales including the ability to use Welsh in their criteria the new AS Level is more than a useful qualification. It is also a very enjoyable course. Candidates are allowed to do their ‘Information Pack’ on virtually any subject of their choosing.

Course outline

Year 12	Year 13
Autumn Term All 3 modules taught simultaneously by BH and SM CA1 – Oral Exam (in groups of 2-3 with an examiner) Part A – Radio Cymru / Theatr / S4C Part B – The film ‘Hedd Wyn’ Part C – Discussion of a theme arising from the film CA2 – Coursework (4 pieces of work) CA3 – Written Paper – grammar and poetry	Autumn Term All 3 modules taught simultaneously by BH and SM CA4 – Oral Exam (in groups of 2-3 with an examiner) Part A – Radio Cymru / Theatr / S4C Part B – The play ‘Siwan’ Part C – Synoptic assessment CA5 – Short Stories / Letter of opinion CA6 – Written Paper – grammar and poetry
Spring Term CA2 coursework deadline early March CA1 Oral Exam April-May	Spring Term CA3 Paper re-sit for those wishing to try again CA4 Oral Exam April-May
Summer Term CA3 exam	Summer Term CA5/CA6 module exams

Examination syllabus and details

Exam Board: WJEC

Syllabus title: AS level Welsh 2nd Language

A2
Exam Board: WJEC
Syllabus title: A-Level Welsh 2nd Language

Homework - Frequency

Year 12	Year 13
1-3 times a week Note writing Coursework Grammar exercises Watching S4C and listening to Radio Cymru (online on the i-player?) A visit to the theatre (organised by the dept.)	1-3 times a week Note writing Grammar exercises Watching S4C and listening to Radio Cymru (online on the i-player?) A visit to the theatre (organised by the dept.)

Likely forms the homework will take

Year 12

Year 13

Homework is given when considered necessary for the following reasons:
RESEARCH: 10 minute internet question, in order to prepare a child for a forthcoming piece of work
CATCH UP: to write up work missed through absence
REVISION: for assessments and exams (should be started at least one month before the exams start)
LEARNING BY HEART: some pupils do this for coursework assignments
WATCHING TV: watching S4C and listening to Radio Cymru to further understanding of Welsh

Coursework requirements (2009-2010)

Year 12	Year 13
4 pieces of written work of different genres on one broad Welsh related theme e.g. Welsh Sport, Welsh Music	None

Marking and Grading

Year 12	Year 13
Work marked according to the WJEC AS/A-Level Marking Scheme	Work marked according to the WJEC AS/A-Level Marking Scheme

Core books used

Year 12	Year 13
Golwg Ar Iaith Golwg Ar Farddoniaeth	Golwg Ar Ddrama Golwg Ar y Stori Fer Golwg Ar Farddoniaeth

Useful resources to own, bring to school or have access to

The Welsh Learner’s Dictionary (published by Y Lolfa)
Internet access

How you can help your child to learn

Have regular contact with the school (not just parents’ evenings) and develop a positive and supportive relationship with teachers.

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Welsh as a first language - AS / A-level

Year 12

Year 13

Why carry on Welsh at AS Level?

Course outline

Examination syllabus and details

Homework - Frequency

Likely forms the homework will take

Coursework requirements (2009-2010)

Marking and Grading

Core books used

Recommended wider reading (and viewing)

Useful resources to own, bring to school or have access to

How you can help your child to learn