As our lives continue to become increasingly globalized it is more important than ever to equip ourselves with language skills. French is the language of our nearest European neighbours and business partners and continues to be a popular choice at A Level. Studying the language beyond GCSE gives you the opportunity to increase your fluency and discover more about the culture and society of France and the French-speaking world. You will follow the AQA course, during which you will: - Study technological and social change, looking particularly at diversity and the benefits it brings. - The study highlights French-speaking artistic culture, including music and cinema. - Learn about political engagement and who wields political power in the French-speaking world. - Explore the influence of the past on present-day French-speaking countries. - Learn the language in the context of French-speaking countries and the issues and influences which have shaped them. - Study literary texts and film. - Carry out an independent research project.
Grade 6 in French GCSE.
Paper 1 - Listening, Reading, and Writing: 2 hours 30 mins (50% of A Level) - this will assess reading and listening comprehension skills as well as translation from French to English and English to French. Paper 2 - Writing: Paper 2 - Writing: 2 hours (20% of A Level) - students will answer two questions based on the film and set text they have studied during the course. Paper 3 - Speaking: Approx 25 mins ( with 5 mins prep time) (30% of A Level) - students will take part in a discussion based on a stimulus card related to one of the social topics studied, and will then present and discuss their independent research project.
About Education Provider
| Region | West Midlands |
| Local Authority | Warwickshire |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Girls |
| Address | Longrood Road, Rugby, CV22 7RE |
As our lives continue to become increasingly globalized it is more important than ever to equip ourselves with language skills. French is the language of our nearest European neighbours and business partners and continues to be a popular choice at A Level. Studying the language beyond GCSE gives you the opportunity to increase your fluency and discover more about the culture and society of France and the French-speaking world. You will follow the AQA course, during which you will: - Study technological and social change, looking particularly at diversity and the benefits it brings. - The study highlights French-speaking artistic culture, including music and cinema. - Learn about political engagement and who wields political power in the French-speaking world. - Explore the influence of the past on present-day French-speaking countries. - Learn the language in the context of French-speaking countries and the issues and influences which have shaped them. - Study literary texts and film. - Carry out an independent research project.
Grade 6 in French GCSE.
Paper 1 - Listening, Reading, and Writing: 2 hours 30 mins (50% of A Level) - this will assess reading and listening comprehension skills as well as translation from French to English and English to French. Paper 2 - Writing: Paper 2 - Writing: 2 hours (20% of A Level) - students will answer two questions based on the film and set text they have studied during the course. Paper 3 - Speaking: Approx 25 mins ( with 5 mins prep time) (30% of A Level) - students will take part in a discussion based on a stimulus card related to one of the social topics studied, and will then present and discuss their independent research project.