AQA A-Level Panjabi
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26 study areas
Social issues and trends4 topics
Political and artistic culture4 topics
Grammar11 topics
Works: literary texts and films3 topics
About this course
About AQA A-Level Panjabi
The AQA A-Level Panjabi course offers students the opportunity to develop advanced language skills while exploring the culture, history, and contemporary issues of the Panjabi-speaking world. You will study a range of topics that reflect the diversity of Panjabi society, from family and education to political and social developments in the Punjab and the diaspora. The specification is designed to build on your GCSE knowledge and to foster a deep understanding of the language and its contexts.
The course is structured around four themes: social issues and trends; political and artistic culture; grammar; and literary texts and films. You will engage with authentic materials, including news articles, literature, and films, to enhance your comprehension and analytical abilities. The A-Level also includes an independent research project, allowing you to delve into an area of personal interest related to Panjabi language and culture.
Assessment Structure
The AQA A-Level Panjabi is assessed through three papers: Paper 1 (Listening, Reading and Writing) is worth 40% of the final grade and lasts 2 hours 30 minutes; Paper 2 (Writing) is worth 30% and lasts 2 hours, requiring essays on a set text and a film; Paper 3 (Speaking) is worth 30% and consists of a 21-23 minute oral exam including a discussion of a stimulus card and an individual research project. All papers are externally assessed, with no coursework component.
Why Choose AQA?
- AQA offers a clear and well-structured specification with a wide range of support materials, including past papers, mark schemes, and exemplar answers, making it easier for students to prepare effectively.
- The AQA Panjabi specification includes a rich variety of authentic texts and films, allowing students to engage with contemporary and historical Panjabi culture in depth.
- AQA is a popular choice for Panjabi A-Level, meaning there is a wealth of resources and community support available, and the assessment style is consistent and transparent.
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Assessment and exam guidance
What Gets Top Grades
Knowledge & Understanding
Demonstrates comprehensive and accurate knowledge
- Uses correct subject-specific terminology
- Shows detailed understanding of concepts
- Makes accurate connections between topics
- Demonstrates depth beyond surface-level knowledge
Application
Applies knowledge effectively to new contexts
- Selects relevant knowledge for the question
- Adapts understanding to unfamiliar scenarios
- Uses examples appropriately
- Shows awareness of context
Analysis & Evaluation
Develops sophisticated analytical arguments
- Constructs logical chains of reasoning
- Considers multiple perspectives
- Weighs evidence to reach justified conclusions
- Acknowledges limitations and nuances
Key Command Words
Give a single fact or term
Name, select, or recognise
Set out main features briefly
Give an account of what something is like or what happens
Give reasons with developed cause→effect chains
State similarities AND differences (both required)
Examine in detail showing cause→effect→consequence chains
Weigh up BOTH sides, reach JUSTIFIED conclusion
Make judgments about importance with justification
Show formula→substitution→calculation→answer with units
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