French
St Mary's Catholic School - Newcastle upon Tyne
01912153260
Benton Park Road, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE7 7PE
Course summary

In year one of the course there are 3 compulsory topics: - Current trends in French-speaking society (the changing nature of family, the ‘cyber-society’ and 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) In year two of the course there are 4 compulsory topics: - Current trends in French-speaking society (positive features of a diverse society, life for the marginalised and how criminals are treated) - Aspects of political life in the French-speaking world (teenagers, the right to vote and political commitment, demonstrations, strikes (who holds the power?) and politics and immigration - A study of a French-speaking book and film - An individual research project linked to a French-speaking country or culture

Entry requirements

Grade 6 in French

How you'll be assessed

Unit 1: Listening and Reading 2 hours 30 minutes, and forms 50% of the total A-level marks Unit 2: Writing 2 hours, and forms 20% of the total A-level marks Unit 3: Speaking 21–23 minutes (including 5 minutes of preparation time), and forms 30% of the total A-level marks

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionNorth East
Local AuthorityNewcastle upon Tyne
Ofsted RatingOutstanding
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressBenton Park Road, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE7 7PE