A Level French (DACA)

Course summary

You will study the language through four main themes. You will consider social issues and trends: the changing nature of family, the ‘cyber-society’, the place of voluntary work, positive features of a diverse society, life for the marginalised and how criminals are treated. You will learn about political and artistic culture in the French-speaking world: a culture proud of its heritage, contemporary francophone music, cinema -the 7th art form, teenagers, the right to vote and political commitment, demonstrations, strikes –who holds the power and politics and immigration. You will study literary texts and may choose to study a film. You will also complete an individual research project where you will identify and research a subject or key question that you will present and discuss in the speaking assessment.