French

Course summary

The Edexcel French A Level is divided into four main themes; the evolution of French society, the political and artistic culture of French-speaking countries, immigration and French society and France during the occupation and the resistance. These themes are subdivided into sub-topics: some of which are familiar from GCSE, such as the family, work, tourism and festivals and other new topics such as the media, multiculturalism and the Occupation and Resistance in France during WWII. The course has a very strong foundation in the culture and history of France and other French-speaking countries. In addition to the four main themes you will study a film – Intouchables directed by Nakache/Toledano and a book Un Sac de Billes by Joseph Joffo.