French

Course summary

In lessons we use the OUP and Hodder online text books and materials as core and supplement these with authentic clips and articles. This course is linear. This means that candidates sit all examinations at the end of the A Level course. The A Level qualification is stand-alone. Subject content Students will study the following themes and sub-themes in relation to at least one French speaking country. The themes and sub-themes will be studied using a range of sources, including material from online media. Aspects of French-speaking society: current issues • The changing nature of family. • The ‘cyber-society’. • The place of voluntary work. • Positive features of a diverse society. • Life for the marginalised. • How criminals are treated. Artistic culture in the French-speaking world • A culture proud of its heritage. • Contemporary francophone music. • Cinema: the 7th art form. 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. Literary Texts and Films Students will study two books: Bonjour Tristesse by Françoise Sagan in Year 12 and L’Etranger by Albert Camus in Year 13.