Students will develop their linguistic skills alongside their understanding of the culture and society of countries where French is spoken. Year 12 • The changing nature of family • The ‘cyber-society’ • The place of voluntary work • Positive features of a diverse society • Life for the marginalized • How criminals are treated Year 13 • 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? • Politics and immigration How will I be taught? Students will be taught in a variety of ways including: Oral work: Students engage in class discussions, debates and presentations. Independent study: Students are encouraged to actively seek out academic articles and wider reading which is reflected upon and discussed in class. Students complete preparation work before their lessons so that they can think deeply in their lessons and access challenging academic works. Written work: Students will produce essays, practice exam questions, interpret sources and data, and respond critically to authentic readings. What degree courses does this lead to? French can be a starting point for a variety of subjects to be read at university. The analytical and critical skills that students acquire by taking this course can lead to courses such as Languages, Literature, Philosophy, Politics and International Relations, Law, History, Sociology. What career opportunities does this open up? Being the second most useful language in the world of business and international relations, French is favored upon by most employers. Students acquire desirable research, analytical and critical skills which enable them to pursue careers in a variety of fields such as Education, Wholesale and Retail Trade, IT, Accommodation and Food Service, Local Government, Journalism, Law, Finance, Business and Management, Charity and Non-Government Organization work.
English language grade 5 and French grade 6.
Paper 1: Listening, reading and writing (2 hours 30 minutes, 50% of A Level) Paper 2: Writing (2 hours, 20% of A Level) Paper 3: Speaking (22 minutes, 30% of A Level)
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| Region | London |
| Local Authority | Bromley |
| Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| Gender Type | Mixed |
| Address | Manor Way, Beckenham, BR3 3SJ |
Students will develop their linguistic skills alongside their understanding of the culture and society of countries where French is spoken. Year 12 • The changing nature of family • The ‘cyber-society’ • The place of voluntary work • Positive features of a diverse society • Life for the marginalized • How criminals are treated Year 13 • 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? • Politics and immigration How will I be taught? Students will be taught in a variety of ways including: Oral work: Students engage in class discussions, debates and presentations. Independent study: Students are encouraged to actively seek out academic articles and wider reading which is reflected upon and discussed in class. Students complete preparation work before their lessons so that they can think deeply in their lessons and access challenging academic works. Written work: Students will produce essays, practice exam questions, interpret sources and data, and respond critically to authentic readings. What degree courses does this lead to? French can be a starting point for a variety of subjects to be read at university. The analytical and critical skills that students acquire by taking this course can lead to courses such as Languages, Literature, Philosophy, Politics and International Relations, Law, History, Sociology. What career opportunities does this open up? Being the second most useful language in the world of business and international relations, French is favored upon by most employers. Students acquire desirable research, analytical and critical skills which enable them to pursue careers in a variety of fields such as Education, Wholesale and Retail Trade, IT, Accommodation and Food Service, Local Government, Journalism, Law, Finance, Business and Management, Charity and Non-Government Organization work.
English language grade 5 and French grade 6.
Paper 1: Listening, reading and writing (2 hours 30 minutes, 50% of A Level) Paper 2: Writing (2 hours, 20% of A Level) Paper 3: Speaking (22 minutes, 30% of A Level)
