French

Course summary

Lower Sixth: • Aspects of society are studied, together with aspects of the artistic life of French-speaking countries, such as family, film, heritage, music and charity work across the Francophone world and their roles in society. • Analytical study of a film, essay writing developing critical thinking. Upper Sixth: • Focus on life for those on the margins of French-speaking society, the positive influences that diversity brings, politics and political engagement in the French-speaking world, immigration and its challenges, criminality and racism are all key themes. • Study of a literary text. • Independent research project on a topic of the student’s choice. All lessons are conducted in French, with students supported by a language assistant.