This is a four-unit specification which will enable students to write and speak in French for a variety of purposes, and to understand written and spoken language from a range of countries where that language is spoken. Theme 1 - Current trends in French speaking society: the changing nature of the family, the technological society, voluntary work Theme 2 - Artistic culture in the French speaking world: heritage, contemporary French music, cinema Theme 3 - Current issues in French speaking society: the advantages of a diverse community, life for marginalised people, the treatment of criminals Theme 4 - Political culture in the French speaking world: young people and the right to vote, protests and strikes, politics and immigration
- Students must have a minimum of a Grade 6 at GCSE in French - Students with 5 GCSEs at Grade 5 or equivalent can consider the A level pathway. However, with a subject that was studied at GCSE we usually require a grade 6 at GCSE.
Listening, reading and translation - 50% - 2 hours and 30 minutes Writing : two essays on books or films studied – 20% 2 hours Speaking – 30% - 21-23 mins (includes 5 minutes’ prep) Part 1 Discussion of a sub-theme from any of the themes 1- 4 Part 2 Presentation and discussion of individual research project (of student’s choice)
About Education Provider
| Region | South West |
| Local Authority | Wiltshire |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | The Tynings, Corsham, SN13 9DF |
This is a four-unit specification which will enable students to write and speak in French for a variety of purposes, and to understand written and spoken language from a range of countries where that language is spoken. Theme 1 - Current trends in French speaking society: the changing nature of the family, the technological society, voluntary work Theme 2 - Artistic culture in the French speaking world: heritage, contemporary French music, cinema Theme 3 - Current issues in French speaking society: the advantages of a diverse community, life for marginalised people, the treatment of criminals Theme 4 - Political culture in the French speaking world: young people and the right to vote, protests and strikes, politics and immigration
- Students must have a minimum of a Grade 6 at GCSE in French - Students with 5 GCSEs at Grade 5 or equivalent can consider the A level pathway. However, with a subject that was studied at GCSE we usually require a grade 6 at GCSE.
Listening, reading and translation - 50% - 2 hours and 30 minutes Writing : two essays on books or films studied – 20% 2 hours Speaking – 30% - 21-23 mins (includes 5 minutes’ prep) Part 1 Discussion of a sub-theme from any of the themes 1- 4 Part 2 Presentation and discussion of individual research project (of student’s choice)