Level: Advanced Subsidiary and Advanced
Exam Board: WJEC
Why study Welsh?
This subject allows you to learn more about the culture, heritage and literature of Wales. This course offers numerous opportunities for you to discuss modern topics, to watch current films and write creatively.
Entry Requirements
You should have gained at least B grades in both Welsh and Welsh Literature GCSE on the higher tier papers. Pupils attaining C grades will be considered providing they possess the required skills to complete the course successfully.
What is the content of the course?
There will be many group and class discussions in the lessons as well as written tasks. It is necessary to read extensively to broaden your knowledge of the subject. You will meet the poets and there will be subject related meetings with various schools, giving you a chance to communicate with other students studying the subject. There will also be visits to the theatre and cinema. Revision courses and visits to places of interest will also be arranged in order to widen your experiences.
By studying Welsh you will develop your knowledge and awareness of Welsh traditions and culture. You will continue to communicate confidently and fluently through oral discussions on film and drama appreciation. Further practice in written work, in various contexts and situations will also be continued. You will study and analyse texts that vary from 6th century bards to contemporary poets, from the old Welsh prose to modern novels. An interesting part of the course is the study of film and script work. This course reinforces and expands your awareness of the Welsh language’s place in the European literary tradition.
What is the structure of the course?
Advanced Subsidiary (AS): April / May / June, year 12.
Unit 1
| Unit 2
| Unit 3
|
CY1
| CY2
| CY3
|
Film, drama and oracy
| Written course work
| Use of the language and Poetry
|
(Oral examination – about ¾ of an hour)
| (Internal assessment)
| (Written examination – 2 hours)
|
20%
| 15%
| 15%
|
Advanced Level (A2): April / May / June, year 13.
Unit 4
| Unit 5
| Unit 6
|
CY4
| CY5
| CY6
|
The novel and oracy
| The Legends, Early Welsh Poetry and Medieval Welsh Poetry
| Use of the language and appreciation of Poetry and Prose
|
(Final Oral examination and a synoptic assessment - about ¾ of an hour)
| (Written examination - 2½ hours)
| (Written examination and a synoptic assessment – 3 hours)
|
15%
| 15%
| 20%
|
Possible Careers
Studying Welsh as a subject gives numerous career prospects – local government and the Assembly, journalism and the Media, the course gives a good opportunity to anyone who wishes to follow a career where good communication skills are imperative.