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French A Level (Pearson Edexcel)
Head of Department:
Mrs M Mason
Teaching Staff:
Mrs M Mason
Ms H Martin
Mrs J Linford
Overview
Students study language in the context of four different themes.
Les changements dans la société française
(changes in French society)
La culture politique et artistique dans les pays francophones
(politics and arts in francophone countries)
L’immigration et la société multiculturelle française
(immigration and multiculturalism in France)
L’Occupation et la Résistance (the Occupation of France and
the Resistance movement)
In addition, they will study a film and a work of literature.
Course Content
Paper 1: Listening, reading
and translation. (Exam: 1hr
50mins, 40%)
Paper 2: Written response to
works and translation. This
paper draws on the study of
two discrete French works;
either two literary texts, or
one literary text and one
film. (Exam: 2hrs 40mins,
30%)
Paper 3: Speaking. Internally
conducted and externally
assessed. Two tasks -
discussion on a theme and
presentation and discussion
on a research project. (Exam
30%)
Expectations
Students must understand
that a certain level of
commitment is required to
achieve success. Learning
vocabulary takes time,
as does reviewing and
practising grammar points.
Regular application to both
of these helps to ensure
success. A study stay in
France is also extremely
beneficial and very much
encouraged. The school
can help but at this
stage it is expected that
students make their own
arrangements.
Future Pathway
An A Level qualification
in a language is regarded
as quite an achievement.
It opens so many doors
in so many areas. A study
stay abroad is also very
impressive. The skills
they will be using whilst
studying a language will
increase their suitability for
higher education and their
employability – they will
develop skills such as
research, presentation,
discussion, listening to
others, knowledge of current
affairs, appreciation of
different cultures and self-
expression.
Key Skills
Students will learn
something of the culture
and history of France.
They will be improving
their listening and reading
comprehension skills, learn
to do good translations
and gain confidence in
discussing affairs and writing
on different topics. They will
gain a greater awareness of
the wider world and discuss
issues which affect them.
Recommended Entry
Requirements
Grade 7 at GCSE French.
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