The course involves building on the GCSE foundation. You will increase your range of vocabulary and grammar so that you can express yourself (both orally and in written form) on a range of topics associated with the Urdu language and its speakers, particularly in Pakistan and England. You will study topical issues relating to Urdu-speaking communities and their cultures. Assessment and Examinations: We follow the Edexcel AS and A2 level syllabus in Urdu and there is a terminal examination for AS level at the end of Y12 and for A2 level at the end of Y13. Your final result is based on a broad marking scheme: A2 level Unit 3: Understanding and Spoken Response in Urdu 11-13 minutes: controversial topic. Taking a stance, defending and justifying it for 4 minutes followed by additional 2 topics Unit 4: Understanding and Written response in Urdu 65% of the total A2 marks: 35% of the total GCE marks 2 hour 30 minute paper in 3 sections General topic areas for this unit: Youth culture and concerns, Life Style, Health and Fitness, the World around us: Travel, Tourism, Environmental Issues and the Urdu speaking world, Education and Employment, Customs, Traditions, Belief and Religions, National and International events (past, present and future), Literature and the Arts Section A: A short translation from English to Urdu Section B: An Urdu language essay (discursive or creative writing) Section C: An essay based on the Literacy text of 'Miratul Aroos' by Deputy Nazir Ahmed
Name: Urdu Qualification title: GCE A Level in Urdu Qualification type: Assessment Awarding Pearson Education Ltd (Formerly EDEXCEL) Created 20160413 14:21:20 Updated 20160413 14:21:20
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High Storrs School
Community School
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High Storrs Road Town: Sheffield
Title: GCE A Level in Urdu Qualification: GCE A Level in Urdu Classification: Languages, Literature and Culture