French
Course summary
The A Level specification builds on the knowledge, understanding and skills gained at GCSE. It fosters a range of transferable skills including communication, critical thinking, research skills and creativity, which are valuable to the individual and society. The course has been designed with a stimulating content that will enable students to develop their linguistic skills alongside their understanding of the culture and society of countries where French is spoken. Students will study technological and social change, looking at diversity and the benefits it brings. They will study highlights of French-speaking artistic culture, including francophone music and cinema, and learn about political engagement and who wields political power in the French-speaking world. Students will study texts and film and have the opportunity to carry out independent research on an area of their choice.
Entry Requirements
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| Requirement | Rule | You |
|---|---|---|
GCSE qualifications | 5 gcse qualifications at grade 4.0 or above | — |
French | Grade 6 in French | — |
As published by the school
a minimum of 5 GCSEs at Grade 4. Students applying to the 6th Form without GCSEs but with an equivalent qualification must provide confirmation from their most recent educational establishment of courses studied, levels of attainment and equivalent grades with reference to GCSE grades 9 to 1. Additional Requirements: Students will need a Grade 6 or above in French GCSE or be a native speaker.
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Assessment
A level Paper 1 Listening, Reading and Writing • Listening, Reading and responding to a variety of spoken passages or written for different purposes • Translation into English and into French (100 words) 40% of A level 160 marks 2 hours 30. Paper 2 Writing -One text and one film or two texts • Students will write two 300 words essays on one text and one film or two texts from the list set in the specification 30% of A level 90 marks 2 hours. Paper 3 Speaking • Discussion of a sub-theme with the discussion based on a stimulus card (5–6 minutes) • Presentation (2 min) and discussion (9 min) of individual research project 30% of A level 50 marks 16–18 min
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