French
Course summary
If you want the ‘X-factor’, something to make you stand out, then studying a language will do just that. During your French A Level, you will develop all the skills that are required in several other subjects: comprehension, essay writing, analysing and evaluating literature, debating, problem solving and delivery of presentations – but what makes you special, is you will be doing it all in another language. A Level French will provide a variety of study areas, which will challenge you and provide a deeper insight into another culture and society. The set topics you will study over both years are: social issues and trends; political and artistic culture; grammar and study of a literary text and film. Studying A Level French will expand your linguistic abilities, providing you with a sound basis for further study, as well as offering you an opportunity to immerse yourself into an alternative perspective. In order to develop your range of skills and express yourself independently, you will learn through a mixture of class teaching, individual and group study, debates, visits, lectures and discussions. You will use authentic material and be required to read and discuss literature, in short extracts, use the internet, newspapers and magazines to research and support arguments. Course content A LEVEL (7652) Core Content 1. Social issues and trends 2. Political and artistic culture 3. Grammar 4. Literary texts and films 5. Individual Research Project.
Entry Requirements
Checked against your grades — every rule traces to the school's published source.
| Requirement | Rule | You |
|---|---|---|
French | Grade 6 in French | — |
English Language | Grade 5 in English Language | — |
English Literature | Grade 5 in English Literature | — |
Mathematics | Grade 5 in Mathematics | — |
As published by the school
Students must have a minimum point score of 5.5 or above for their best 8 GCSE subjects. Please use the following when calculating average point score: BTEC subjects (Distinction star= 8, Distinction=7, Merit=5.5, Pass=4) Students must have at least a GCSE grade 5 or above in Maths and English Additional GCSE Criteria: French 6 (7 Grade desirable) *We will consider each student’s application on an individual basis. Students who achieve a high 5 in English or Maths would be considered for entry into the Sixth Form.
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Assessment
Paper 1: Listening, Reading and Writing 50% of A Level 2 hours 30 minutes written examination 100 marks Paper 2: Writing 20% of A Level 2 hours written examination 80 marks Paper 3: Speaking 30% of A Level 21 – 23 minutes oral examination (including 5 minutes preparation time) 60 marks
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