Cambridge International Level 1/Level 2 Certificate in Greek
Qualification summary
The Cambridge International Level 1/Level 2 Certificate provides a broad programme of study with a global perspective for students in the twenty first century.
The aims of the syllabus are the same for all students. The aims are set out below and describe the educational purposes of a course in a foreign language of the IGCSE examination. They are not listed in order of priority.
The aims are to:
1. develop the ability to use the language effectively for purposes of practical communication within the country of residence, where appropriate, and in all the countries where the language is spoken;
2. form a sound base of skills, language and attitudes required for further study, work and leisure;
3. offer insights into the culture and civilisation of the countries where the language is spoken – this may include literature where appropriate;
4. encourage fuller integration into the local community, where relevant;
5. develop a fuller awareness of the nature of language and language learning;
6. encourage positive attitudes towards language learning and towards speakers of other languages and a sympathetic approach to other cultures and civilisations;
7. provide enjoyment and intellectual stimulation;
8. complement other areas of study by encouraging skills of a more general applications (eg. analysis, memorising, drawing of inferences).
Qualification details
OG - Other General Qualification
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The Cambridge International Level1/Level 2 Certificate is a general qualification that enables candidates to progress either directly to employment or to proceed to further qualifications.
Progression to further study will depend upon the number and nature of the grades achieved. Candidates who are awarded mainly grades G to D may strengthen their base through further study of Cambridge International level1/Level2 Certificate or equivalent qualifications. Candidates who are awarded grades C to A* are well prepared to either broaden their base through further study of Level 2 qualifications or to study at International A/AS level, Cambridge Pre-U or equivalent qualifications.
No specific job occupation
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12 Languages, Literature and Culture
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12.2
Other Languages, Literature and Culture
The qualification is assessed using independent and holistic assessment.
All Cambridge International Level1/Level2 Certificate syllabuses follow a general pattern. The main sections are: Aims; Assessment Objectives; Assessment; Curriculum Content.
The Cambridge International Level1/Level2 Certificate in Greek is assessed through 3 components. The assessments all take place at the end of the two-year course and a single grade is awarded.
All candidates take the core papers; Paper 2 and Paper 3. Candidates who are likely to obtain grade C or higher should also be entered for the extension paper: Paper 3. Candidates who have followed the core curriculum are eligible for the award of grades C to G. Candidates who also take the extension paper are eligible for the award of grades A* to G.
All question papers are set entirely in the target language.
Paper 2 contains questions set on stimulus material provided on the question paper. A variety of question types are used, including objective questions and short answer questions.
Paper 3 is an oral assessment comprising three parts: role play, topic conversation and general conversation.
In the extension paper, Paper4, candidates are expected to produce two pieces of continuous writing, each 130 -140 words in length.
Note: there is no Paper 1 is this syllabus.