Course Overview
On this course, you will experience a range of teaching and learning methods. You will have the opportunity to use any combination of the language skills - reading, listening, speaking and writing. You will also make use of the range of resources in the department and have the opportunity to study Welsh films, television programmes, stories, plays and poems.
We offer a one year GCSE in Welsh (First Language) for those wishing to build upon their current GCSE profile or those selecting A Level Welsh who want to boost their skills.
20/10/22
Entry Requirements
Grade C in GCSE Welsh (full course, second language)
Course Delivery
During classes you will experience a range of teaching and learning methods. In each class, the opportunity will be given to use any combination of the language skills - reading, listening, speaking and writing. You will have the opportunity to work in pairs, groups and individually.
You will also make use of the range of resources in the department and have the opportunity to study Welsh films, television programmes, stories, plays and poems.
NB This course involves a substantial amount of group oral discussion. It is essential that students are prepared to think independently and form and exchange detailed personal opinions on topics studied. The course involves writing extended essays e.g. on literary/media criticism in Welsh.
In order to help you revise regularly, the following assessment pattern has been set up:
- Short vocabulary and grammar tests
- Short summative piece of writing at the end of each poem/ media theme studied
- Half term tests
Progression Opportunities
Studying Welsh at higher education.
Employment opportunities include in the civil service, media in Wales, health and care services or police.
Additional Information
Students can join the Welsh club and will have opportunities of visiting TV studios, the Welsh Assembly Government, Welsh Museums, watching rugby internationals in Cardiff and going to music gigs. There are opportunities of Welsh placements for work experience.