Qualification aims and objectives

This course focuses on language learning and developing international-mindedness.

The aim of the course is to enhance linguistic skills and promote and develop students’ capacity for critical thinking on the basis of their knowledge and understanding of the language, culture and society of the countries where the language is spoken.

• Develop international-mindedness through the study of languages, cultures, and ideas and issues of global significance.
• Enable students to communicate in the language they have studied in a range of contexts and for a variety of purposes.
• Encourage, through the study of texts and through social interaction, an awareness and appreciation of a variety of perspectives of people from diverse cultures.
• Develop students’ understanding and awareness of the relationship between the languages and cultures with which they are familiar.
• Provide students, through language learning and the process of inquiry, with opportunities for intellectual engagement and the development of critical and creative-thinking skills.
• Provide students with a basis for further study, work and leisure through the use of an additional language.
• Foster curiosity, creativity and a lifelong enjoyment of language learning.

Course outline

Over two years, vocabulary and grammar in the target language will be reinforced and extended through the study of following themes:

• Identities
• Experiences
• Human ingenuity
• Social organization
• Sharing the planet

This course is assessed through two external assessments, based on writing and receptive skills (listening and reading) and also an internal oral assessment.

Future courses & possible careers

With Languages, you’ll gain a competitive edge and open doors to diverse and exciting careers:

• International Business & Trade: Working with markets and clients worldwide.
• Tourism & Hospitality: Guiding and assisting travellers in popular destinations.
• Translation & Interpreting: Bridging communication gaps in various settings.
• Diplomacy & International Relations: Working for governments or NGOs on global issues.
• Education: Teaching subjects in a bilingual environment.
• Journalism & Media: Reporting from countries or on cultural topics.
• Healthcare: Communicating with patients and communities.