French

Course summary

Why take the course? French is spoken by 300 million people across the world and so this A Level will open up travel and work opportunities. French is both a working language and an official language of the United Nations, the European Union, UNESCO, NATO, the International Olympic Committee, the International Red Cross and international courts. Studying French to A Level standard gives you an advantage in the international job market. It provides you with insights into French history and culture, helps you understand other cultures and is a good base for learning other languages. Summary of what is studied (specification) Year 12: 1. La famille en voie de changement 2. La « cyber-société » 3. Le rôle du bénévolat 4. Une culture fière de son patrimoine 5. La musique francophone contemporaine 6. Le septième art 7. Dossier cinéma/littérature Year 13: 1. Les aspects positifs d’une société diverse 2. Quelle vie pour les marginalisés? 3. Comment on traite les criminels 4. Les ados, le droit de vote et l’engagement politique 5. Manifestations, grèves – à qui le pouvoir? 6. La politique et l’immigration 7. Dossier cinéma/littérature Where could this qualification take you? Marketing, business, UN, international banks, buying (e.g. fashion/food), logistics, tourism, sales, journalism, international aid, teaching, translating, interpreting, researching and political risk analysis.