Who is the course for? Students who have studied French to GCSE level 5 standard. What you’ll learn? The AS level French course enables students to use their language skills for the study of key and current political and social issues of French speaking countries. Students will have to discuss both in speaking , writing and translation topics such as racism, integration, youth culture, social trends and issues as well as key historical events such as the European Union. Students will equally be required to use their language skills to respond to various texts and audios within those topics. In addition, students will study the artistic world of French speaking countries and will gain a closer understanding of for example, pop culture, key artists and architecture. Finally, students will study a foreign text such as a novel or play and a foreign film. Students will need to analyse and evaluate their views on these topics, films and foreign literature. How you’ll learn Classroom based learning