Further Details | |
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Course Code | LA09150 |
Location | Deeside |
Duration | Full Time, The AS content is taught in the first year of study. The A2 content is taught in the second year of study. |
Department | A Levels |
Start Date | 01 Sep 2026 |
End Date | 19 Jun 2027 |
Course Overview
Ready to deepen your connection with Welsh culture and enhance your communication skills? This A Level Welsh (2nd Language) course is designed for full-time learners eager to study Welsh at AS and A Level. It's ideal if you've completed the GCSE course in Welsh as a second language, or if you have a keen interest in Welsh culture, including film, poetry, and history.
What You'll Experience
This course is all about helping you engage with Welsh with enthusiasm and confidence. You'll learn to communicate fluently and accurately, both in speaking and writing, across a variety of situations. You'll also develop your creative and factual writing skills, and learn to analyse both familiar and new texts independently. Get ready to express your opinions clearly and confidently, playing an active role in a bilingual society.
We encourage broad reading and a thorough exploration of literary works. You'll also learn to appreciate Wales's cultural heritage by responding to literature and contemporary multimedia. The course features modern texts to appeal to learners aged 16 and over, broadening your knowledge of fascinating aspects of Welsh history and culture.
What You'll Experience
This course is all about helping you engage with Welsh with enthusiasm and confidence. You'll learn to communicate fluently and accurately, both in speaking and writing, across a variety of situations. You'll also develop your creative and factual writing skills, and learn to analyse both familiar and new texts independently. Get ready to express your opinions clearly and confidently, playing an active role in a bilingual society.
We encourage broad reading and a thorough exploration of literary works. You'll also learn to appreciate Wales's cultural heritage by responding to literature and contemporary multimedia. The course features modern texts to appeal to learners aged 16 and over, broadening your knowledge of fascinating aspects of Welsh history and culture.
5 GCSEs at grade C/4 or above including English Language and Maths.
Note: Applicants who have taken Welsh / Welsh Literature (1st Language) for GCSE cannot do Welsh as a second language.
At Coleg Cambria we would encourage you to do the very best that you can in your exams. The better your grades the more options you will have, and may result in you gaining entry onto a higher level course.
Note: Applicants who have taken Welsh / Welsh Literature (1st Language) for GCSE cannot do Welsh as a second language.
At Coleg Cambria we would encourage you to do the very best that you can in your exams. The better your grades the more options you will have, and may result in you gaining entry onto a higher level course.
The first year of study:
There are three areas of study based on the core assessments of speaking, reading, listening and writing:
CA1: The study of a film called PATAGONIA and a speaking exam in a group of 2-3 people testing your study of the film. There is also a short assessment (individual) with the examiner about your chosen coursework topic.
CA2: COURSEWORK. This is designed to develop your skills in writing simply but effectively in the Welsh language. You will choose a topic that interests and inspires you. This topic must have a Welsh connection e.g. Castles, myths, history, culture.
CA3: A written exam based on GRAMMAR and POETRY. You will respond to three questions testing your study of grammar. You will also write about a poem selected out of 5 poems studied in class. These poems are enjoyable, current and will enable the student to learn new terms and improve their fluency through the study of literary texts in the Welsh language.
The second year of study:
There are three units of study in the second year:
CA4: The study of a contemporary Welsh drama called CRASH. Students will take part in a speaking exam in groups and will respond to questions testing their knowledge of the play. There will also be an individual examination based on the study of Welsh themes in the course. This is called SYNOPTIC.
CA5: A 2 hour written exam testing the following areas: The Welsh Language in Society and Translanguaging. This unit requires the study of Welsh history: political, social etc. This unit also involves the practice of the skill of translanguaging – not translation – but an interpretation of English material by responding through the Welsh language.
CA6: A 2 hour written exam based on a series of grammar tests and a section testing knowledge of and responses to four Welsh short stories including an essay comparing and contrasting themes across the Welsh course.
Skills: There is a strong emphasis on oral and listening skills in all lessons and there is ample opportunity to work in pairs and groups, with the Welsh assistant and independently. Written skills are developed systematically throughout the course as is the ability to deal with both oral and written forms of the language in a variety of contexts.
There are three areas of study based on the core assessments of speaking, reading, listening and writing:
CA1: The study of a film called PATAGONIA and a speaking exam in a group of 2-3 people testing your study of the film. There is also a short assessment (individual) with the examiner about your chosen coursework topic.
CA2: COURSEWORK. This is designed to develop your skills in writing simply but effectively in the Welsh language. You will choose a topic that interests and inspires you. This topic must have a Welsh connection e.g. Castles, myths, history, culture.
CA3: A written exam based on GRAMMAR and POETRY. You will respond to three questions testing your study of grammar. You will also write about a poem selected out of 5 poems studied in class. These poems are enjoyable, current and will enable the student to learn new terms and improve their fluency through the study of literary texts in the Welsh language.
The second year of study:
There are three units of study in the second year:
CA4: The study of a contemporary Welsh drama called CRASH. Students will take part in a speaking exam in groups and will respond to questions testing their knowledge of the play. There will also be an individual examination based on the study of Welsh themes in the course. This is called SYNOPTIC.
CA5: A 2 hour written exam testing the following areas: The Welsh Language in Society and Translanguaging. This unit requires the study of Welsh history: political, social etc. This unit also involves the practice of the skill of translanguaging – not translation – but an interpretation of English material by responding through the Welsh language.
CA6: A 2 hour written exam based on a series of grammar tests and a section testing knowledge of and responses to four Welsh short stories including an essay comparing and contrasting themes across the Welsh course.
Skills: There is a strong emphasis on oral and listening skills in all lessons and there is ample opportunity to work in pairs and groups, with the Welsh assistant and independently. Written skills are developed systematically throughout the course as is the ability to deal with both oral and written forms of the language in a variety of contexts.
Studying Welsh opens many doors, regardless of your career aspirations. Employers increasingly value Welsh qualifications. While you might study for personal enjoyment, a qualification in Welsh can lead to careers in teaching, translating, interpreting, and working with businesses that require Welsh communication.
Languages combine well with any subject, and more higher education institutions now offer greater possibilities for continuing language study. Studying a language cultivates imagination, self-discipline, and strong communication skills – all highly sought-after qualities by employers.
Languages combine well with any subject, and more higher education institutions now offer greater possibilities for continuing language study. Studying a language cultivates imagination, self-discipline, and strong communication skills – all highly sought-after qualities by employers.
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