Are you curious about other cultures? Do you hope to one day speak a language fluently or even work abroad? If so, learning French in the Sixth Form could be for you. The French course will not only develop your language skills and cultural understanding but will also provide you with lifelong communication, analytical and research skills, which can be applied at work and for leisure purposes. The A Level specification builds on the knowledge, understanding and skills that you have gained at GCSE. It constitutes an integrated study with a focus on language, culture and society. This course fosters a range of transferable skills including communication, critical thinking, research skills and creativity, which will be invaluable to your future. The approach is a focus on how French speaking society has been shaped socially and culturally and how it continues to change. In the first year, you will study aspects of the social context, together with aspects of the artistic life of francophone countries.
GCSE grade 7 or 8, in French, enthusiasm, determination, a real interest in the life and cultures of France and francophone countries, commitment and participation in a trip to France with a language course or a work placement is desirable.
Paper 1: Listening, Reading and Writing – 50% All questions are in French, to be answered with non-verbal responses or in French. There is also a Translation into English and Translation into French; a passage of minimum 100 words each. Paper 2: Writing – 20% You will be assessed on one text and one film which you will have studied in class in detail. Speaking – 30% During your last year, you will undertake an individual research project which your oral exam will be heavily based on. You will also discuss one of the topics studied in class.
About Education Provider
| Region | East of England |
| Local Authority | Bedford |
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| Gender Type | Girls |
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| Boarding Fee | Unknown |
| Sixth Form Fee | £12,192 - £17,133 |
| Address | Cardington Road, Bedford, MK42 0BX |
Are you curious about other cultures? Do you hope to one day speak a language fluently or even work abroad? If so, learning French in the Sixth Form could be for you. The French course will not only develop your language skills and cultural understanding but will also provide you with lifelong communication, analytical and research skills, which can be applied at work and for leisure purposes. The A Level specification builds on the knowledge, understanding and skills that you have gained at GCSE. It constitutes an integrated study with a focus on language, culture and society. This course fosters a range of transferable skills including communication, critical thinking, research skills and creativity, which will be invaluable to your future. The approach is a focus on how French speaking society has been shaped socially and culturally and how it continues to change. In the first year, you will study aspects of the social context, together with aspects of the artistic life of francophone countries.
GCSE grade 7 or 8, in French, enthusiasm, determination, a real interest in the life and cultures of France and francophone countries, commitment and participation in a trip to France with a language course or a work placement is desirable.
Paper 1: Listening, Reading and Writing – 50% All questions are in French, to be answered with non-verbal responses or in French. There is also a Translation into English and Translation into French; a passage of minimum 100 words each. Paper 2: Writing – 20% You will be assessed on one text and one film which you will have studied in class in detail. Speaking – 30% During your last year, you will undertake an individual research project which your oral exam will be heavily based on. You will also discuss one of the topics studied in class.