The AQA specification builds on the knowledge, understanding and skills you will have acquired whilst studying GCSE French. It includes a range of topics related to the French-speaking world, including social issues and trends, political and artistic culture and grammar. It provides a balanced, well-rounded study of French, in which language and grammar are developed, revisited and reinforced throughout the course through the cultural elements. The interesting subject content is relevant to the modern-day French-speaking world. There are many opportunities to develop practical communication skills which will benefit you throughout your future career. AQA French is a linear course with terminal examinations at the end of the A-level. Social issues and trends Year 12: Aspects of French-speaking society: The changing state of the family The digital world The place of voluntary work Year 13: Multiculturalism in French-speaking society: Positive features of a diverse society Life for the marginalized How criminals are treated Political and Artistic Culture Year 12: Artistic culture in the French-speaking world: A culture proud of its heritage Contemporary francophone music Cinema: the 7th art form Year 13: Aspects of political life in the French-speaking world Teenagers, the right to vote and political commitment Demonstrations, strikes – who holds the power? Politics and immigration Works Students will study one text and one film from a prescribed list. Next year’s film and text are likely to be: La Haine (Mathieu Kassovitz, 1995) L’étranger (Albert Camus, 1942) Individual Research Project - Pupils research a topic of their choice relating to the French-speaking world to explore as part of their speaking exam. Grammar - Grammatical structures and rules are further studied as an integral part of all of the above throughout the course.
Minimum of five GCSEs (or equivalent) with grades 4-9 (A*-C). This must include at least four full course GCSEs. Grade 6 in GCSE French and Grade 5 or above in GCSE English language or English Literature.
Paper 1 (50% of A-level) 2 hour 30 minutes paper, 100 marks. Aspects of French-speaking society. Artistic culture in the French-speaking world. Aspects of political life in French-speaking society. Grammar Listening and responding to texts in French (30 marks). Reading and responding to texts in French (50 marks). Translation into English - 100 words (10 marks). Translation into French - 100 words (10 marks). Paper 2 (20% of A-level). 2-hour paper, 80 marks. Works. Grammar. Question on the set film. Question on the set book. Paper 3 (30% of A-level) 21-23 minutes, 60 marks. Discussion of 2 sub-themes based on a stimulus card (25 marks). Presentation and discussion of individual research project (35 marks).
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The AQA specification builds on the knowledge, understanding and skills you will have acquired whilst studying GCSE French. It includes a range of topics related to the French-speaking world, including social issues and trends, political and artistic culture and grammar. It provides a balanced, well-rounded study of French, in which language and grammar are developed, revisited and reinforced throughout the course through the cultural elements. The interesting subject content is relevant to the modern-day French-speaking world. There are many opportunities to develop practical communication skills which will benefit you throughout your future career. AQA French is a linear course with terminal examinations at the end of the A-level. Social issues and trends Year 12: Aspects of French-speaking society: The changing state of the family The digital world The place of voluntary work Year 13: Multiculturalism in French-speaking society: Positive features of a diverse society Life for the marginalized How criminals are treated Political and Artistic Culture Year 12: Artistic culture in the French-speaking world: A culture proud of its heritage Contemporary francophone music Cinema: the 7th art form Year 13: Aspects of political life in the French-speaking world Teenagers, the right to vote and political commitment Demonstrations, strikes – who holds the power? Politics and immigration Works Students will study one text and one film from a prescribed list. Next year’s film and text are likely to be: La Haine (Mathieu Kassovitz, 1995) L’étranger (Albert Camus, 1942) Individual Research Project - Pupils research a topic of their choice relating to the French-speaking world to explore as part of their speaking exam. Grammar - Grammatical structures and rules are further studied as an integral part of all of the above throughout the course.
Minimum of five GCSEs (or equivalent) with grades 4-9 (A*-C). This must include at least four full course GCSEs. Grade 6 in GCSE French and Grade 5 or above in GCSE English language or English Literature.
Paper 1 (50% of A-level) 2 hour 30 minutes paper, 100 marks. Aspects of French-speaking society. Artistic culture in the French-speaking world. Aspects of political life in French-speaking society. Grammar Listening and responding to texts in French (30 marks). Reading and responding to texts in French (50 marks). Translation into English - 100 words (10 marks). Translation into French - 100 words (10 marks). Paper 2 (20% of A-level). 2-hour paper, 80 marks. Works. Grammar. Question on the set film. Question on the set book. Paper 3 (30% of A-level) 21-23 minutes, 60 marks. Discussion of 2 sub-themes based on a stimulus card (25 marks). Presentation and discussion of individual research project (35 marks).