Travel - so the saying goes – broadens the mind, and never more so than when you can speak the language. That way you’ll be able to find out what the local people are thinking, how they live ... and how their culture works. This course has been designed to give you a profound understanding of your chosen language. Not only will you know more about the mechanics of the language – like grammar and vocabulary – but also about how people live and use the language daily. The A-level course will cover: 3.1 Social issues and trends Students must study the themes and sub-themes below about at least one French-speaking country. Students must study the themes and sub-themes using a range of sources, including material from online media. 3.1.1 Aspects of French-speaking society: current trends • The changing nature of family (La famille en voie de changement) • The 'cyber-society' (La « cyber-société ») • The place of voluntary work (Le rôle du bénévolat) 3.1.2 Aspects of French-speaking society: current issues • Positive features of a diverse society (Les aspects positifs d'une société diverse) • Life for the marginalised (Quelle vie pour les marginalisés ?) • How criminals are treated (Comment on traite les criminels) 3.2 Political and artistic culture Students must study the themes and sub-themes below about at least one French-speaking country. 3.2.1 Artistic culture in the French-speaking world • A culture proud of its heritage (Une culture fière de son patrimoine) • Contemporary francophone music (La musique francophone contemporaine) • Cinema: the 7th art form (Cinéma : le septième art) 3.2.2 Aspects of political life in the French-speaking world • Teenagers, the right to vote and political commitment (Les ados, le droit de vote et l’engagement politique) • Demonstrations, strikes – who holds the power? (Manifestations, grèves – à qui le pouvoir ? ) • Politics and immigration (La politique et l'immigration) 3.4 Works 3.4.1 Literary texts and films • Students will study Kassovitz’s ‘La Haine’ and Joffo’s ‘Un Sac de Billes’. 3.5 Individual research project Students must identify a subject or a key question that is of interest to them and which relates to a country or countries where French is spoken. They must select relevant information in French from a range of sources including the Internet. The research project aims to develop research skills. Students will demonstrate their ability to initiate and conduct individual research by analyzing and summarising their findings, to present and discuss them in the speaking assessment.
Our general Sixth Form entry requirement is 5 GCSEs at grades 4 - 9. A minimum of Grade 6 at GCSE
About Education Provider
| Region | West Midlands |
| Local Authority | Worcestershire |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Church End, Hanley Castle, Worcester, WR8 0BL |
Travel - so the saying goes – broadens the mind, and never more so than when you can speak the language. That way you’ll be able to find out what the local people are thinking, how they live ... and how their culture works. This course has been designed to give you a profound understanding of your chosen language. Not only will you know more about the mechanics of the language – like grammar and vocabulary – but also about how people live and use the language daily. The A-level course will cover: 3.1 Social issues and trends Students must study the themes and sub-themes below about at least one French-speaking country. Students must study the themes and sub-themes using a range of sources, including material from online media. 3.1.1 Aspects of French-speaking society: current trends • The changing nature of family (La famille en voie de changement) • The 'cyber-society' (La « cyber-société ») • The place of voluntary work (Le rôle du bénévolat) 3.1.2 Aspects of French-speaking society: current issues • Positive features of a diverse society (Les aspects positifs d'une société diverse) • Life for the marginalised (Quelle vie pour les marginalisés ?) • How criminals are treated (Comment on traite les criminels) 3.2 Political and artistic culture Students must study the themes and sub-themes below about at least one French-speaking country. 3.2.1 Artistic culture in the French-speaking world • A culture proud of its heritage (Une culture fière de son patrimoine) • Contemporary francophone music (La musique francophone contemporaine) • Cinema: the 7th art form (Cinéma : le septième art) 3.2.2 Aspects of political life in the French-speaking world • Teenagers, the right to vote and political commitment (Les ados, le droit de vote et l’engagement politique) • Demonstrations, strikes – who holds the power? (Manifestations, grèves – à qui le pouvoir ? ) • Politics and immigration (La politique et l'immigration) 3.4 Works 3.4.1 Literary texts and films • Students will study Kassovitz’s ‘La Haine’ and Joffo’s ‘Un Sac de Billes’. 3.5 Individual research project Students must identify a subject or a key question that is of interest to them and which relates to a country or countries where French is spoken. They must select relevant information in French from a range of sources including the Internet. The research project aims to develop research skills. Students will demonstrate their ability to initiate and conduct individual research by analyzing and summarising their findings, to present and discuss them in the speaking assessment.
Our general Sixth Form entry requirement is 5 GCSEs at grades 4 - 9. A minimum of Grade 6 at GCSE