1. 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

2. 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

3. 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
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
– 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

4. 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