French

Course summary

By studying French, Sixth Formers develop the ability to communicate and comprehend language to a high level, together with an awareness of the society, history and culture of the corresponding countries. Beside opportunities to spend time abroad, we aim to foster an enthusiasm for language learning that goes beyond the classroom. Students studying French will be offered the opportunity to take part on three day trip to Paris to explore some of the cultural topics covered in the French syllabus. The department encourages students to see plays and films in their chosen language(s) and we regularly attend the cinema A Level Days offered every year at the British Film Institute in the two languages. During the two year AQA course, Sixth Formers study topics based around the society and culture of the relevant countries. They include, for example, the role of the media and the politics and economics surrounding issues such as migration and integration. In addition, Sixth Formers will study a historical or political topic, a literary text and a film: French: The French political system and current political trends  Literary text: No et Moi by Delphine de Vigan  Film : Au Revoir Les Enfants, by Louis Malle