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Summer Preparation Booklet

New Students’ Information Online 2020

SUBJECT LISTED:

Joseph Chamberlain College

New Students’ Day 2020

Arabic [AS]

Chinese [AS]

Urdu [AS]

Intensive English

Arabic [GCSE]

Chinese [GCSE]

Urdu [GCSE]

Chinese Mandarin [PRE-GCSE]

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Arabic [AS]

A Level

► What are the main features of this course?

This is now a two-year course leading to an A-level in Arabic

Language from EDEXCEL. The full A-level is made up of 3 exams

taken at the end of the second year of study. Paper 1:

Translation into English, reading comprehension and writing

(research question) in Arabic, Paper 2: Translation into Arabic

and written response to works and Paper 3: Listening, reading

and writing in Arabic

► Hours of lessons per week: 5

► Indicative group size: 20

► How is the course assessed?

The course is assessed through three exams at the end of your

second year of study. In addition there will be regular exam

question assessments to prepare you for the exam.

► Where can I go next?

On completing this course successfully in conjunction with other

subjects, the student might go on to study a degree in Arabic,

Islamic studies, Oriental Studies, Languages or Education. In a

combination, A-level Arabic can get you to university to study

any subject. This course also provides a chance to work with

local communities. Employment in Arab countries can be easier

with A Level Arabic. The chance of obtaining a place in a

university in Arab countries to study Arabic or Islamic studies will

also be improved by studying this course.

Need More Information? Contact:

Marion BoughtonHead of English & [email protected]

Arabic

AS ARABIC

SUBJECT OVERVIEW

What can I expect from AS/A Level Arabic?

The Pearson Edexcel Level 3 Advanced GCE in Arabic (listening,

reading and writing) consists of three externally-examined papers

that assess your listening, comprehension, reading and writing

skills.

These assessments will be set and marked by Pearson.

• Paper1: Translation into English, reading comprehension and

writing (research question) in Arabic

• Paper 2: Translation into Arabic and written response to works

• Paper 3: Listening, reading and writing in Arabic

There is no coursework requirement to this course.

Employers are increasingly looking for people with language skills.

Combined with other subjects, A level Arabic can help you to get

a place at University to study many subjects. There are many

opportunities open to you; in fact, whatever you want to do with

your life, languages will help you do it better!



AS ARABIC

SUMMER CHALLENGE

Learn the names of all Arabic speaking countries and their

capital cities

Find the main tourist attractions and the most visited places

in the Arab world

Go to the Edexcel website, view and download a copy of

the Specification

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HINTS & TIPS

There are a lot of useful websites. The Arab league official

website provides a lot of information on various topics

Watch the BBC news on a daily basis

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Read about Education and employment in the Arab world>

Chinese [AS]

A Level


This is now a two-year course leading to an A-level in Chinese

Language from EDEXCEL. The full A-level is made up of 3 exams

taken at the end of the second year of study. Paper 1: Listening,

Reading and Translation, Paper 2: Written response to works and

translation and Paper 3: Speaking




The course is assessed through three exams at the end of your

second year of study. In addition there will be regular exam

question assessments to prepare you for the exam.


Employers are increasingly looking for people with language skills.

Combined with other subjects, A level Chinese can help you to

get a place at University to study any subjects. There are many

opportunities open to you; in fact , whatever you want to do with

your life, languages will help you do it better!



CHINESE

AS CHINESE

SUBJECT OVERVIEW

What can I expect from AS/A Level Chinese?

A Level Chinese will enable you to develop an advanced

level knowledge and understanding of the Chinese language

and the culture of China, as well as practical and valuable

language and transferable study skills. You will study a choice

of literary texts and films that includes contemporary and

more classical titles, together with authentic source materials

from China and the wider Chinese-speaking world.

Employers are increasingly looking for people with language

skills. Combined with other subjects, A level Chinese can help

you to get a place at University to study any subjects. There

are many opportunities open to you; in fact, whatever you

want to do with your life, languages will help you do it better!



AS CHINESE

SUMMER CHALLENGEWhat preparation can I do before I start the course?

Read the novel Hui An Guan by Lin Haiyin. Write a reading blog or review of the novel and share with others in the class at the start of term.

Learn the history of China from 1912 to 1935:1912-25• After the 1911 collapse of the Qing Dynasty, China declares itself a

republic in 1912 with Sun Yat-sen as the first president. Sun founds the Nationalist Party, Kuomintang (KMT) and later resigns in favor of Yuan Shihkai. Shihkai attempts to reinstate the monarchy but fails, and after his death in 1916 the country is left without a strong central leader, and the country descends into a period of control by warlords.

1921-35• The Chinese Communist Party is founded in Shanghai. Mao Zedong

leads the Long March and establishes revolutionary headquarters in Yenan.

Find out what grade you need in A level Chinese to enable you to progress onto university or into your chosen career.

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HINTS & TIPSAre there any websites that I might find useful?

Edexcel website is very useful. The content on the website can help you make a smooth transition to the next level of study. https://qualifications.pearson.com/en/qualifications/edexcel-a-levels/chinese-2017.coursematerials.html#filterQuery=category:Pearson-UK:Category%2FSpecification-and-sample-assessments

The video clip for Hui An Guan is https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uxRaKN_PbCs

The video clip for Please Vote For Me is https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nYVMSQPpuy0

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https://qualifications.pearson.com/en/qualifications/edexcel-a-levels/chinese-2017.coursematerials.html#filterQuery=category:Pearson-UK:Category%2FSpecification-and-sample-assessments

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uxRaKN_PbCs

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nYVMSQPpuy0

Urdu [AS]

A-Level


This is a two-year course, leading to the EDEXCEL A-level Urdu

Certificate at the end of the second year. The aims of the

course are to develop a high level of communication skills,

awareness of various aspects of societies in which the

language is spoken. The course will also develop study skills as a

preparation for the world of work, further study, training or

leisure and will be enjoyable, interesting and relevant to the

needs of students.




The course is assessed through 3 exams at the end of the

second year. Paper 1: Translation into English, reading

comprehension and writing (research question) in Urdu, Paper

2: Translation into Urdu and written response to works and

Paper 3: Listening, reading and writing in Urdu.


You will be well placed for university applications as Higher

Education institutions look favorably at linguistic skills. Students

who are bilingual also have a greater chance of obtaining

work opportunities in Urdu communities.



URDU

AS URDU

SUBJECT OVERVIEW

What can I expect from AS/A Level Urdu?

The Pearson Edexcel Level 3 Advanced GCE in Urdu (listening,

reading and writing) consists of three externally-examined

papers that assess your listening, reading and writing skills.

These assessments will be set and marked by Pearson.

• Paper1: Translation into English, reading comprehension

and writing (research question) in Urdu

• Paper 2: Translation into Urdu and written response to works

• Paper 3: Listening, reading and writing in Urdu

There is no coursework requirement to this course.

Employers are increasingly looking for people with language

skills. Combined with other subjects, A level Urdu can help you

to get a place at University to study any subjects. There are

many opportunities open to you; in fact, whatever you want to

do with your life, languages will help you do it better!



AS URDU

SUMMER CHALLENGE

List the main vocabulary in Urdu and English.

Watch these films: (1)Bin Roye (2)Baghban (3) Bajrangi

Bhaijan.

Go to the Edexcel website, view and download a copy of

the Specification. Read the main themes of research

topics.

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HINTS & TIPS

These are all really useful websites and will help with

your preparation for the course:

• The daily jang London

http://jang.com.pk/

• The daily Pakistan

http://www.dailypakistan.com.pk

• The daily Express

http://www.express.com.pk/epaper/

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http://jang.com.pk/

http://www.dailypakistan.com.pk/

http://www.express.com.pk/epaper/

Intensive English

[Pre-GCSE]


The course is designed for students whose mother tongue is

not English. Students on this course learn to improve their skills

in speaking, listening, reading, writing and grammar. This

course is offered at beginner, elementary, intermediate and

advanced levels.




The course is assessed throughout the whole academic year

with a final examination in the summer term. The assessment

consists of the following strands: speaking and listening,

reading and writing. Students will achieve NOCN ESOL Skills for

Life qualifications.


The intermediate and advanced classes are a good

preparation for Pre-GCSE courses and can provide progress

onto vocational foundation courses or a programme of

various GCSEs, providing that a pass has been achieved at

intermediate or advanced levels.



INTENSIVE ENGLISHPre-GCSE

INTENSIVE ENGLISH

SUBJECT OVERVIEW

What can I expect from Intensive English courses?

The course is designed for students whose mother tongue is

not English. Students on this course learn to improve their skills

in speaking, listening, reading, writing and grammar. This

course is offered at beginner, elementary, intermediate and

advanced levels.

The intermediate and advanced classes are a good

preparation for Pre-GCSE courses and can provide progress

onto vocational foundation courses or a programme of

various GCSEs, providing that a pass has been achieved at

intermediate or advanced levels.



INTENSIVE ENGLISH

SUMMER CHALLENGE

What preparation can I do before I start the course?.

Surround yourself with English. Have the radio or TV playing in

English in the background.

Watch news every day and find out what’s going on in the

world. Try to talk with friends and family about the news.

If you don’t have enough English to understand the news

completely, try to read or listen to it in your native language

first, and then listening to it or reading it again in English.

Don’t worry if you can’t understand much.

The more you listen and read the news in English, you’ll be

able to understand more.

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HINTS & TIPS

Are there any websites that I might find useful?

BBC website is very useful. The content on the website

can help you make a smooth transition to the next

level of study.

E1 and E2 students can visit BBC Newsround website at

https://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround

E3 students can visit BBC website

https://www.bbc.co.uk/

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https://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround

https://www.bbc.co.uk/

Arabic [GCSE]

GCSE


This is a one year course designed to develop all the language skills of reading, writing, listening and speaking. The course should enable the student to gain knowledge in topics ranging from personal information to current affairs. In small groups the students will discuss all the above issues and write about them. A good range of reading material is available.




There is not a coursework component. At the end of the course the student will sit four exam papers: Speaking, Reading, Listening and Writing. The GCSE combines controlled assessment of speaking and writing skills with Foundation or Higher tier external assessments for the listening and reading skills.


After successfully finishing this course, the student can progress to either A-levels or a vocational course.



ARABIC

Chinese [GCSE]

GCSE


This is a one year course in Chinese Mandarin. The course

focuses on the four main areas of speaking, listening,

reading and writing.




Students will take EDEXCEL GCSE Chinese examinations.

Examination papers will be set externally.


From GCSE you can progress to an AS-level or vocational

courses.



CHINESE

Urdu [GCSE]

GCSE

► What are the main features of this course?A one year course but those who have very little knowledge of the

subject may study for two years before taking the examination. • Use the language effectively for the purposes of practical

communication both within Britain and in other countries.• Form a sound basis of skills, language and attitudes for further use

in study, work and leisure.• Offer insight into and appreciation of the cultures and civilisation

of the communities and countries concerned.• Develop an awareness of the nature of language learning.• Enjoyment and intellectual stimulation.• Encourage positive attitudes to the learning of other languages

and their cultures, both in Britain and other countries.• Learning skills of a more general application (e.g. analysis,

memorising, drawing of inferences).



► How is the course assessed?The course is assessed in the four skills of speaking, reading, listening and writing in a range of defined topic areas related to the experiences of students. Each skill area is taught at two levels: foundation level and higher. Students must answer in the same language as the question but speaking and writing must be in Urdu.

► Where can I go next?After successfully finishing this course, students can progress to the A-level Urdu course.



URDU

Chinese Mandarin

[Pre-GCSE]

Pre GCSE

► What are the main features of this course?This is a one year course which can later lead to a GCSE course in Chinese Mandarin.

Students will be taught reading and writing from books specially designed for non-native speakers. The listening and speaking skills will be developed through small group conversation and with the help of recorded material. English language will be used to explain the linguistics during the lesson, but students will be encouraged to speak in Chinese Mandarin where appropriate.

Teaching will be in class. However, individual needs will be met during tutorials as well as outside the class if required. The course is offered at Entry Level 2 and Entry Level 3.



► How is the course assessed?Smaller tests in reading, writing, listening and speaking will be set by the class teacher which will cover all the topics and be moderated by an external examiner to achieve the ABC certificate.

► Where can I go next?From Entry Level you progress to Level 1. From Level 1 you can progress to Level 2 or GCSE courses.



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