French

Course summary

Pupils have the opportunity to discover different aspects of the French-speaking world, including its language, literature, film and culture. This is a well-rounded and motivating course which will enable pupils to develop an advanced knowledge and understanding of the French language, the culture of France and other Francophone countries, as well as practical and valuable language and transferable study skills. Topics covered include changes in French society (family, education, work), Art and Political culture (music, media, freedom of speech, festivals and traditions), immigration and the French multicultural society (impact of immigration, the far-right political party), History (French Occupation, the Vichy Regime and the Resistance). Pupils will also study the novel, No et moi by Delphine de Vigan and the film La Haine by Mathieu Kassovitz. Ideally, pupils should be good linguists with a desire to improve their fluency, an enthusiasm to learn about different cultures and to communicate.