There are 3 Units to cover during the AS year.

Unit 1: Oral Examination

Section A will cover the topic of Discussing a Film

Section B will cover Personal Response

Unit 2: Non-examination Assessment

Involves writing 3 extended pieces, totalling 1500-2000 words on topics including:

• A specific area of Wales
• A social issue
• A cultural issue
• A vocational issue
• An historical subject
• A political issue

The 3 pieces should be presented in 3 of the following formats:

• A report/article
• A portrait
• A story
• A conversation/interview
• A letter
• A blog
• A diary

Unit 3: The Use of Language and Poetry

Section A: A composite question which includes different types of linguistic exercises

Section B: 3 questions based on the prescribed texts.

• Iwan Rhys: Caerdydd
• Grahame Davies: Lerpwl
• Gwion Hallam: Dim ond serch
• Myrddin ap Dafydd: Twyll
• Tudur Dylan Jones: Newyddion

Teaching and assessment methods:

Unit 1: Oral Examination - 15% of the A Level

Unit 2: Non-examination Assessment - Coursework 10% of the A Level

Unit 3: The Use of Language and Poetry – Written Paper 15% of the A Level

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