Course information
French
Brampton Manor Academy - Newham
02075400500
Roman Road, London, E6 3SQ
Course summary

WHAT YOU WILL BE TAUGHT: Social issues and trends Aspects of French-speaking society: current trends - The changing nature of family (La famille en voie de changement) - The ‘cyber-society’ (La «cyber-société») - The place of voluntary work (Le rôle du bénévolat) Aspects of French-speaking society: current issues (A level only) - Positive features of a diverse society (Les aspects positifs d’une société diverse) - Life for the marginalised (Quelle vie pour les marginalisés?) - How criminals are treated (Comment on traite les criminels) Political and artistic culture Artistic culture in the French-speaking world: - A culture proud of its heritage (Une culture fière de son patrimoine) - Contemporary francophone music (La musique francophone contemporaine) - Cinema: the 7th art form (Cinéma: le septième art) Aspects of political life in the French-speaking world (A level only) - Teenagers, the right to vote and political commitment (Les ados, le droit de vote et l’engagement politique) - Demonstrations, strikes – who holds the power? (manifestations, grèves – à qui le pouvoir? ) - Politics and immigration (La politique et l’immigration)

Entry requirements

6.5 Average Points Score across all GCSEs (minimum 8 GCSE qualifications). Grade 5 in GCSE Maths and English Language. Subject Entry Criteria: Grade 7 in GCSE French

How you'll be assessed

PAPER 1: Written examination assessing listening, reading, and writing (2 hour 30 minutes) 50% of the A level grade - Questions will be on aspects of French-speaking society: current trends, aspects of French-speaking society: current issues, artistic culture in the French-speaking world, aspects of political life in the French-speaking world, and grammar. PAPER 2: Written exam assessing writing (2 hours)—20% of the A level grade - Questions will be on one text and one film, or two texts. PAPER 3: Speaking exam (21-23 minutes)—30% of the A level grade - Questions will be on the individual research project and one of the four sub-themes above.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionLondon
Local AuthorityNewham
Ofsted RatingOutstanding
Gender TypeMixed
AddressRoman Road, London, E6 3SQ