These popular study days are suitable for Years 12/13. Conducted mainly in the target language (French or Spanish) and using a variety of activities, small group discussion with facilitators and a feature film in the chosen language of the day, students will develop their understanding of film analysis and culture of French and Spanish speaking countries. The price is £10 per student and Teachers go free. Find out more about the French and Spanish study days and how they can enhance learning and confidence below.
French A Level Film and Language Study Day
10.00-14.45 on Weds 17 November
Led by Jemima Jobling this will be a fun-packed day for students to develop their French Language and Film Literacy skills.
A-Level Spanish Film and Language Study Day
10.00-14.45 on Weds 24 November
Led by Lorna Gilpin, North Tyne Area Manager, Vámonos, a unique platform for all ages for learning about Spanish language and culture.
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About the Study Days
The day will be conducted mainly in either Spanish or French, include a film screening and involve a range of engaging activities to develop students’ speaking and listening skills, understanding of film analysis and culture of Spanish or French-speaking countries.
There will be an introduced full-length screening of an MFL film la Haine (French) and Volver (Spanish) linked to the current A-Level syllabus. Students will then have opportunities to extend their vocabulary and strengthen their listening, speaking, writing and translation skills in small group activities linked to the film discussed with the support of Language Ambassadors from Durham University.
A resource pack including interactive activities will be available on the day.
The study day will support students’ learning to work towards the following required criteria,
- Enhance their linguistic skills and promote and develop their capacity for critical thinking on the basis of their knowledge and understanding of the language, culture and society of the country or countries where the language is spoken;
- Develop their control of the language system to convey meaning;
- Encourage the use of spoken and written skills to develop their ability to interact effectively with users of the language in speech and in writing to sustain communication and build fluency and confidence engage critically with intellectually stimulating texts, films and other materials in the original language;
- Develop an appreciation of sophisticated and creative uses of the language and understanding them within their cultural and social context;
- Foster their ability to learn other languages develop their capacity for critical and analytical thinking through the language of study.
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GCSE Spanish and French Film and Language Events
Coming in March 2022. To be amongst the first to find out when these are ready to book please get in touch.
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