French
Sacred Heart High School
Course summary
The course will allow you: • To develop and build on the language and communication skills acquired at GCSE. • To enhance employment prospects. • To gain an insight into another culture and society. • To facilitate foreign travel. The course should help students to: • develop an interest in, and enthusiasm for language learning • develop an understanding of the language in a variety of contexts and genres • communicate confidently, clearly and effectively in the language for a range of purposes • develop an awareness and understanding of the contemporary society, cultural background and heritage of countries or communities where French is spoken • consider their study of the language in a broader context • derive enjoyment and benefit from language learning • acquire knowledge, skills and understanding for practical use, further study and/or employment • communicate with speakers of the language • take their place in a multilingual global society. Year 12 Aspects of the French-speaking society: Current trends • The changing nature of the family • The ‘cyber-society’ • The place of voluntary work Artistic culture in the French-speaking world • A culture proud of its heritage • Contemporary francophone music • Cinema: the 7th art form Weekly grammar lessons. In the summer term, students will begin to study a French text and a French film. This will continue into year 13.
Entry Requirements
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Essential: A strong interest in the subject GCSE grade 7 or above in French
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Assessment
Paper 1 - Listening, Reading and Writing What’s assessed: • Aspects of the French-speaking society: current trends • Aspects of the French-speaking society: current issues • Artistic culture in the French-speaking world • Aspects of political life in the French-speaking world • Grammar Written exam – 2 hours 30m 160 marks in total 50% of A –level Paper 2 – Writing What’s assessed: 1 novel and 1 film Written exam – 2 hours 80 marks 20 % of A-level Paper 3: Speaking What’s assessed: Individual research project One of the themes from Paper 1 Oral exam – 21-23 minutes (5 minutes preparation time) 60 marks in total 30% of A-level In year 13, students will begin to prepare their Independent Research Project (IRP) for their speaking exam. The project will require the student to carry out in depth research and analysis on a socio-political issue in French or Francophone society. The student must do the research and preparation entirely independently. Students will also continue to study the text and film from year 12. They will learn to analyse the material in-depth and write essays on the various themes that appear in the material.
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