French
Course summary
Studying French at A-Level gives students a broad overview of French culture. By the end of the course, students will be able to communicate to a high academic standard, on a broad range of topics. Students will also undertake a research project on a topic of their choice. Year 1 Theme 1 Aspects of French-speaking society current trends: • La famille en voie de changement • La “cyber-société” • Le rôle du bénévolat Theme 2 Artistic culture in the French-speaking world: • Une culture fière de son patrimoine culturel • La musique francophone contemporaine Year 2 Theme 3 Aspects of political life in the Frenchspeaking world: • Les ados, el droit de vote et l’engagement politique • Manifestations, grèves – à qui le pouvoir • La politique et l’immigration Theme 4 Aspects of French-speaking society –current issues • Les apects positifs d’uen société diverse • Quelle vie pour les marginalisés? • Comment on traite les criminels? Book: No et Moi (Delphine de Vig • Cinéma – le septième art Film: La Haine (Mathieu Kassovitz)
Entry Requirements
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| Requirement | Rule | You |
|---|---|---|
GCSE qualifications | 5 gcse qualifications at grade 5.0 or above | — |
French | Grade 6 in French | — |
English Language | Grade 5 in English Language | — |
English Literature Alternative route | Grade 5 in English Literature | — |
Mathematics | Grade 5 in Mathematics | — |
As published by the school
Must attain five 9 - 5 grades in full course GCSE subjects including Maths and English Language or Literature. No vocational subjects allowed to count in the five 9 – 5 grades. Indivdual subject critera also applies. English Lang/ Lit 5 ,Maths 5 at least 6 in GCSE French. Exceptions can be made for students for whom a language is spoken at home, subject to a written test.
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Assessment
Paper 1: Reading, Listening and translation 2hours 30 minutes. 50% Paper 2: Writing (essay on a film and a book) 2 hours. 20% Paper 3: Oral exam 23 minutes. 30%
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