French

Course summary

Studying French post-GCSE will give you a highly marketable skill, and open possibilities to work and travel in Europe and the world. French is one of the official languages of the United Nations. It is spoken as an official language in 33 countries on five continents and is the second language of the Internet. Despite Brexit, our proximity to France and our longstanding links with the country mean that our relationship with France is destined to continue to be strong. France also has a strong multinational presence in sectors as diverse as Finance & Consultancy, Fast Moving Consumer Goods, Aerospace & Engineering and Luxury Goods. These corporations offer many opportunities for graduates of languages or those with combined honours to have an exciting international career path. Course Content (A-level French 2-year course; Exam Board: AQA) • Social issues and trends e.g. multicultural society, France in the world today, employment, media and education • Political, intellectual and artistic culture e.g. government, academic study, theatre and cinema • Students study a film and a short novel