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French A Level (Pearson Edexcel)
Head of Department:
Miss A Loten
Teaching Staff:
Miss A Loten 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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