Course information
French
Notre Dame Catholic Sixth Form College - Leeds
01132946644
St Mark's Avenue, Leeds, LS2 9BL
Course summary

This motivating course enables you to develop your knowledge and understanding of the French language and culture. The course covers political and social issues such as homelessness, immigration, multiculturalism, and the artistic culture of France and French-speaking countries (music, cinema and heritage). You will write essays on the literary text “No et Moi” and the film “Au Revoir les Enfants” and have conversation lessons with a native speaker. We also offer a work experience programme, which combines a stay in a host family with a work placement in France.

Entry requirements

Grade 6 in GCSE French.

How you'll be assessed

There will be 3 exams at the end of the course: Paper 1: Listening, Reading and Writing (50% of A level mark) Listening and Reading comprehension on Social Issues and Trends and Artistic Culture and Aspects of Political Life; translation into English and into French. Paper 2: Writing (20% of A level mark) 2 essays on the literary text ‘No et moi’ and the film ‘Au revoir les enfants’. Paper 3: Speaking (30% of A level mark) Discussion of a sub-theme from the topic areas Social Issues and Trends and Artistic Culture and Aspects of Political Life based around a stimulus card. Presentation and discussion of individual research projects.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionYorkshire and the Humber
Local AuthorityLeeds
Ofsted RatingOutstanding
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressSt Mark's Avenue, Leeds, LS2 9BL