UK · Subject guide
Urdu
A-Level Urdu (Pearson Edexcel 9UR0), a reformed modern-foreign-language qualification with thematic study, prescribed works and an individual research project.
01 · Overview
Urdu
A-Level Urdu (Pearson Edexcel 9UR0), a reformed modern-foreign-language qualification with thematic study, prescribed works and an individual research project.
- Subject guide
- A-Levels
- Topics mapped
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02 · Complete topic map
Complete topic map
Every topic recorded for this subject in the curriculum is reproduced below in its full hierarchy. The descriptions reflect the mapped scope without implying additional exam rules.
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Social issues and trends I
A core social theme of the Urdu-speaking world (for example the changing family or digital life and the cyber-society).
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Social issues and trends II
A second social theme, such as voluntary work and charity or regional identity and diversity in the Urdu-speaking world.
- 03
Artistic and cultural life I
A cultural theme such as the cultural heritage, arts scene or music of the Urdu-speaking world.
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Artistic and cultural life II
A second cultural theme, such as cinema, festivals and traditions, or fashion and trends in the Urdu-speaking world.
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Political life I
A political theme such as immigration and migration or politics and youth engagement in the Urdu-speaking world.
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Political life II
A second political theme, such as multiculturalism or social and political activism and protest in the Urdu-speaking world.
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Grammar and translation
The prescribed grammar and syntax for the level, plus two-way translation between Urdu and English.
- 08
Listening comprehension
Understanding spoken Urdu from authentic audio and video and responding.
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Reading comprehension
Understanding written Urdu texts and summarising and responding to them.
- 10
Prescribed literary text
In-depth study, in Urdu, of one prescribed literary work from the current specification list for the written essay.
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Prescribed film
In-depth study of one prescribed film for the written essay (or, as the alternative route, a second prescribed literary text).
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Individual research project
A self-chosen research question on an aspect of the Urdu-speaking world, developed through the research requirements of the written qualification; this specification has no speaking paper.
03 · Where this subject applies
Where this subject applies
These pathways and regions are explicitly connected to the subject in the curriculum.
Pathways and specifications
AS-Level
Advanced Subsidiary — the first year of A-Level study (standalone or first half of the full A-Level).
A-Level (A2)
The full Advanced Level — AS content plus the second-year A2 content.
Nations and regions
All registered regions
04 · Official sources
Official sources
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Public references
UK · EuraStudy Guides
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