What is this course about?

The course is designed to study technological and social change, looking at diversity and the benefits it brings. Students will study highlights of French-speaking artistic culture, including francophone music and cinema, and learn about political engagement and who wields political power in the French-speaking world. Assessment tasks will be varied and cover listening, speaking, reading and writing skills. The A-level specification builds on the knowledge, understanding and skills gained at GCSE. It constitutes an integrated study with a focus on language, culture and society. It fosters a range of transferable skills including communication, critical thinking, research skills and creativity, which are valuable to the individual and society. The content is suitable for students who wish to progress to employment or further study, including a modern languages degree.

What content is on the course?

The A Level French (AQA) content is taught in 5 units:

1. Social issues and trends.
   Aspects of French-speaking society: current trends. The changing nature of family. The “cyber society”. The place of voluntary work. Aspects of French-speaking society: current issues.Positive features of a diverse society. life for the marginalised. How criminals are treated.
2. Political and artistic culture.
   Artistic culture in the French-speaking world. A culture proud of its heritage. Contemporary francophone music. Cinema: The 7th art form.  Aspects of political life in the French-speaking world. teenagers, the right to vote and political commitment. Demonstrations, strikes- who holds the power? politics and immigration.
3. Grammar.
4. Works. Literacy texts and films.
5. Individual research project.

Course Assessment

This qualification is linear and therefore students will sit all their exams at the end of the course.

• Paper 1: Listening, reading and writing (50%).
• Paper 2: Writing (20%).
• Paper 3: Speaking (30%)