Unit 1 – The Origins of Language Languages Enrichment Unit 1 – The Origins of Language A look at the geographical movement and history behind the spread of languages throughout the world No. Title Notes 1.1 Intro – Geography of Language 1.2 Pre-Language Communication 1.3 Gestures 1.4 Symbols 1.5 An analysis of ‘Arrival’ 1.6 Baby Talk 1.7 Alphabets & Etymology 1.8 Synonyms & Homonyms 1.9 Runes 1.10 Animal Communication 1.11 Names 1.12 Ancient Languages 1.13 Status & symbols in ancient civilisations 1.14 End of course trip to the British Museum

Unit 2 – The Culture of Language Languages Enrichment Unit 2 – The Culture of Language Research into how a country's cultural development affects its language and vice versa No. Title Notes Continent Profiles – Introduction followed by student research of one chosen country 2.1 1/6 – Oceania & Australasia 2.2 2/6 – Africa 2.3 3/6 – Asia 2.4 4/6 – North America 2.5 5/6 – Europe 2.6 6/6 – South America Barriers to Communication 2.7 Accents 2.8 Autism 2.9 Speech Impairment 2.10 Hearing & Sight Loss 2.11 Silbo Gomero 2.12 Esperanto

Unit 3 – The Celebration of Language Languages Enrichment Unit 3 – The Celebration of Language Building an appreciation of how film, music and literature celebrate the language backgrounds they originate from No. Title Notes 3.1 Poetry 3.2 Nursery rhymes 3.3 Idioms Celebration Days – A selection of national and international cultural days 3.4 Sept – Black History Month 3.5 13.09 – Roald Dahl Day 3.6 26.09 – European Day of Languages 3.7 03.10 – National Poetry Day 3.8 16.10 – World Food Day 3.9 10.12 - International Human Rights Day 3.10 04.01 – World Braille Day 3.11 25.01 – Chinese New Year 3.12 Feb – LGBT History Month 3.13 16.02-22.02 – Shakespeare Week 3.14 05.03 – World Book Day 3.15 08.03 – International Women’s Day 3.16 21.03 – World Poetry Day 3.17 20.06 – World Refugee Day 3.18 21.06 – World Music Day

Unit 4 – The Sharing of Language Languages Enrichment Unit 4 – The Sharing of Language An opportunity for students to observe teaching methods and share the knowledge they have built up throughout the course by delivering sessions to peers and younger students No. Title Notes ‘Foreign Language Leader Award’ via Sports Leaders UK 4.1 Unit 1 - Plan, lead and review a foreign language activity 4.2 Unit 2 - Develop leadership skills 4.3 Unit 3 - Develop knowledge about language 4.4 Unit 4 - Develop intercultural understanding 4.5 Unit 5 - Compendium of foreign language games and activities 4.6 Unit 6 - Take part in a foreign language event 4.7 Primary School Visits Erasmus+ Project Hosting Erasmus+ visitors 4.8 Potential to visit another country