Course information
French
Aldridge School - A Science College - Walsall
01922743988
Tynings Lane, Aldridge, Walsall, WS9 0BG
Course summary

The course builds upon and develops the skills of speaking, listening, reading and writing which have been acquired in GCSE work. An important difference is that the subjects concentrate not on basic transactional language but on wider social, political, economic and cultural issues. The course will develop not only skills, but also understanding of the grammatical systems of the languages studied; and give a better insight into the way of life, history, geography, political system, economic life and customs of countries where the languages are spoken. Students may also have the opportunity to study the literature of the country and where possible to visit the theatre, cinema or watch video and on-line material.

Entry requirements

GCSE Grade 7 or above in French.

How you'll be assessed

All exams are taken at the end of Year13 Paper 1 Listening / Reading / Writing. Aspects of French-speaking society Artistic culture in the French speaking world Multiculturalism in French-speaking society Aspects of political life in French-speaking society Grammar Paper 2 is a written paper assessing: One text and one film or two texts from the list set in the specification Grammar Paper 3 is the Speaking Test with Stimulus Card material followed by a more general conversation assessing: Individual research project One of four sub-themes i.e. aspects of French-speaking society or artistic culture in the French-speaking world or multiculturalism in French-speaking society or aspects of political life in Frenchspeaking society

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionWest Midlands
Local AuthorityWalsall
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeMixed
AddressTynings Lane, Aldridge, Walsall, WS9 0BG