French

Course summary

This six-unit specification requires students to develop their ability to write and speak in French and/or Spanish with accurate grammar and syntax for a range of purposes and to understand written or spoken French and/or Spanish in a variety of contexts and genres. French - Year 1 • The changing nature of family • The ‘cyber-society • The place of voluntary work • A culture proud of its heritage • Contemporary francophone music • Cinema: the 7th art form • Film study - La Haine from Mathieu Kassovitz French - Year 2 • Positive features of a diverse society • Life for the marginalized • How criminals are treated • Teenagers, the right to vote and political commitment • Demonstrations, strikes - who holds the power? • Politics and immigration • Book Study - Kiffe Kiffe Demain by Faïza Guène • Speaking Project