UK · Subject guide
Welsh
A-Level Welsh / Cymraeg (WJEC) — a first-language literature-and-language qualification for Wales.
01 · Overview
Welsh
A-Level Welsh / Cymraeg (WJEC) — a first-language literature-and-language qualification for Wales.
- 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.
- 01
Oracy / Llafaredd
Speaking proficiently in a context-appropriate register, listening, and reaching balanced conclusions in the oral examinations.
- 02
Ffilm a Drama (Film and Play)
Studying and discussing a prescribed film and play with apt quotation and terminology.
- 03
Barddoniaeth Fodern (Modern Poetry)
An essay on prescribed twentieth- and twenty-first-century Welsh poetry with a personal critical response.
- 04
Iaith ar Waith (Use of Language)
Grammar and structure exercises with writing in varied formats and an awareness of register.
- 05
Gwaith Cwrs: Creative Writing (NEA)
A creative piece such as a short story, novel chapter, monologue, diary, blog, autobiography or script.
- 06
Gwaith Cwrs: Argumentative Essay (NEA)
A researched essay or speech on a controversial topic, cross-referencing sources.
- 07
Y Nofel (The Novel)
Discussing a prescribed novel and linking it to other relevant texts.
- 08
Rhyddiaith yr Oesoedd Canol (Medieval Prose)
Medieval Welsh prose, its language and its themes.
- 09
Yr Hengerdd a'r Cywyddau (Early and Medieval Poetry)
Early Welsh poetry (Hengerdd) and the medieval cywyddau tradition.
- 10
Gwerthfawrogiad Llenyddiaeth (Appreciation of Literature)
Appreciating unseen prose and poetry and connecting across texts.
- 11
Y Gymraeg yn ei Chyd-destun (Welsh Language in Context)
Advanced use-of-language tasks set against the social and cultural context of Welsh.
- 12
Ymateb i Destunau (Responding to Texts)
Critical analysis of literary, visual and factual texts.
- 13
Ysgrifennu Beirniadol (Critical Writing)
Accurate, well-structured critical and analytical Welsh prose.
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Cyfryngau a Diwylliant (Media and Culture)
The form, style and language of modern Welsh multimedia.
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
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