WHY STUDY THIS COURSE? A Level French builds on the knowledge, understanding and skills gained at GCSE. It constitutes an integrated study with a focus on language, culture and society. It fosters a range of transferable skills including communication, critical thinking, research skills and creativity, which are valuable to the individual and society. The content is suitable for students who wish to progress to employment or further study, including a modern languages degree. WHAT WILL I LEARN? Students will study technological and social change, looking at diversity and the benefits it brings. Students 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 also explore the influence of the past on present-day French-speaking communities. Throughout their studies, students will learn the language in the context of French-speaking countries and the issues and influences which have shaped them. Students will study texts and film and have the opportunity to carry out independent research on an area of their choice.
GCSE French Level 7
Paper 1: Listening, Reading and Writing Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes You will listen to spoken passages and read from a range of contexts and sources, covering different registers and types. The content of the passages will be based on the themes and sub-themes in this specification. Paper 2: Writing Duration: 2 hours You will answer an essay question in French for each of the two works they have studied. You will have a choice of question on each book/film. All questions will be in French and will require a critical and analytical response. Paper 3: Speaking Duration: 21–23 minutes (including 5 minutes supervised preparation time) The test will be in two parts. Part 1 will be the discussion of one sub-theme from those in this specification, lasting 5–6 minutes, and Part 2 will be the presentation and discussion of the student’s individual research project.
About Education Provider
| Region | London |
| Local Authority | Lambeth |
| Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| Gender Type | Girls |
| Address | Atkins Road, London, SW12 0AB |
WHY STUDY THIS COURSE? A Level French builds on the knowledge, understanding and skills gained at GCSE. It constitutes an integrated study with a focus on language, culture and society. It fosters a range of transferable skills including communication, critical thinking, research skills and creativity, which are valuable to the individual and society. The content is suitable for students who wish to progress to employment or further study, including a modern languages degree. WHAT WILL I LEARN? Students will study technological and social change, looking at diversity and the benefits it brings. Students 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 also explore the influence of the past on present-day French-speaking communities. Throughout their studies, students will learn the language in the context of French-speaking countries and the issues and influences which have shaped them. Students will study texts and film and have the opportunity to carry out independent research on an area of their choice.
GCSE French Level 7
Paper 1: Listening, Reading and Writing Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes You will listen to spoken passages and read from a range of contexts and sources, covering different registers and types. The content of the passages will be based on the themes and sub-themes in this specification. Paper 2: Writing Duration: 2 hours You will answer an essay question in French for each of the two works they have studied. You will have a choice of question on each book/film. All questions will be in French and will require a critical and analytical response. Paper 3: Speaking Duration: 21–23 minutes (including 5 minutes supervised preparation time) The test will be in two parts. Part 1 will be the discussion of one sub-theme from those in this specification, lasting 5–6 minutes, and Part 2 will be the presentation and discussion of the student’s individual research project.
