French

Course summary

What will you study in Year 12? Students examine issues within two main topics: Social issues and trends (The changing nature of the family, cyber society, charity work) and Artistic Culture (Patrimoine, music, cinema). They will also undertake a detailed study of a film. Students will develop their abilities to communicate in written and spoken French and deepen their understanding of the cultures of the countries where French is spoken. What will you study in Year 13? In the second year a literary text is studied in detail as well as deeper consideration of Current issues in France (Diversity in society, what prospects for marginalised people, how criminals are treated) and political life in the French speaking world (Voting rights, strikes and protests, politics and immigration). In addition, a significant part of the second year of the course is dedicated to the preparation for the IRP which makes up most of the speaking assessment