A-level Bengali Specification for first teaching from 2018
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3.2 Political and artistic culture
Students must study the themes and sub-themes below in relation to Bengali-speaking countries. Students must study the themes and sub-themes using a range of sources, including material from online media.
3.2.1 Theme: Artistic culture in the Bengali-speaking world past and present
3.2.1.1 Sub-theme: Bengali festivals and traditions
- Roots and origins.
- Regional diversity.
- Social and economic importance.
3.2.1.2 Sub-theme: Bengali cultural life
- Music.
- Television.
- Cinema.
3.2.2 Theme: Aspects of political life in Bengali-speaking countries past and present
3.2.2.1 Sub-theme: Bengali politics
- Political parties.
- The electoral system.
- Demonstrations and strikes.
3.2.2.2 Sub-theme: Politics and young people in the Bengali-speaking world
- Young people and their engagement with politics.
- Priorities for youth politics.
- Values and ideals.