Year 12 The course will cover: 1. Aspects of French speaking society 2. Artistic culture in the French speaking world 3. Grammar 4. A literary text or a film Year 13 The course will cover: 1. Social issues and trends 2. Political and artistic culture 3. Grammar 4. Literary texts and films We want students who: Have a genuine interest in developing their comprehension and communication skills in a Foreign Language beyond GCSE; students who will be proactive in using media and internet resources to develop their language abilities and who are interested in gaining an understanding of the culture of countries and communities where French is spoken.
A Grade 6 in GCSE French It is better to have studied French at GCSE but we might consider someone with a French speaking background or someone who has lived in a French speaking country.
A Level Paper 1: Listening, Reading and Writing (50% of A Level, 2 hour s 30 minutes ) Candidates will answer a range of questions based on listening material and on a selection of written stimulus texts about aspect s of French speaking society, artistic culture in the French speaking world, and aspects of political life in the French speaking - society. Candidates will also complete a translation into English and a translation into French. A Level Paper 2: Writing (20% of A Level, 2 hours ) Candidates will answer one question in French on a set text + one question in French on a set film or 2 questions on set texts (approximately 300 words per essay) . A Level Paper 3: Speaking (30% of A Level, 21 - 23 minutes, including preparation time) Candidates will discuss a sub-theme based on a stimulus card (5 - 6 minutes) and give a presentation with discussion (9 - 10 minutes) on an individual research project.
About Education Provider
| Region | North West |
| Local Authority | Cumberland |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Red Lonning, Hensingham, Whitehaven, CA28 8UG |
Year 12 The course will cover: 1. Aspects of French speaking society 2. Artistic culture in the French speaking world 3. Grammar 4. A literary text or a film Year 13 The course will cover: 1. Social issues and trends 2. Political and artistic culture 3. Grammar 4. Literary texts and films We want students who: Have a genuine interest in developing their comprehension and communication skills in a Foreign Language beyond GCSE; students who will be proactive in using media and internet resources to develop their language abilities and who are interested in gaining an understanding of the culture of countries and communities where French is spoken.
A Grade 6 in GCSE French It is better to have studied French at GCSE but we might consider someone with a French speaking background or someone who has lived in a French speaking country.
A Level Paper 1: Listening, Reading and Writing (50% of A Level, 2 hour s 30 minutes ) Candidates will answer a range of questions based on listening material and on a selection of written stimulus texts about aspect s of French speaking society, artistic culture in the French speaking world, and aspects of political life in the French speaking - society. Candidates will also complete a translation into English and a translation into French. A Level Paper 2: Writing (20% of A Level, 2 hours ) Candidates will answer one question in French on a set text + one question in French on a set film or 2 questions on set texts (approximately 300 words per essay) . A Level Paper 3: Speaking (30% of A Level, 21 - 23 minutes, including preparation time) Candidates will discuss a sub-theme based on a stimulus card (5 - 6 minutes) and give a presentation with discussion (9 - 10 minutes) on an individual research project.