Students will learn to discuss a range of topics in the language they are studying. These will include Media, Popular Culture, Lifestyle and Family Relationships. Students will have access to a wide-ranging authententic materials such as video, online resources, newspapers and magazines and have the opportunity to take part in weekly conversation sessions with Foreign Language Assistant. Course Content: AS: Unit 1: Listening, reading & writing (70%) Unit 2: Speaking (30%) A2: Unit 3: Listening, reading & writing (35% of A-level) Unit 4: Speaking (15% of A-level) The main focus is on developing the knowledge and skills acquired at GCSE, encouraging accuracy through a solid understanding of grammar and gaining a useful insight into the culture of the target language country. Speaking skills are developed in lessons and in sessions with the language assistant. Through the topics studied, students will get the opportunity to reflect on various aspects of contemporary society including the media, popular culture, relationships, the environment, immigration and racism. All students will be given the chance to take part in a visit to the country of the language studied. Progression Routes: By choosing to study a foreign language at Advanced Level, you immediately enhance your UCAS and employment prospects. It is an extremely flexible subject which combines well with both Arts, Sciences and Business based subjects. Most Universities offer courses which allow you to combine the study of a language alongside a wide variety of other subjects and most of these courses will offer the opportunity for a year abroad studying or working. In its 2011 guidance to applicants, Cambridge University recommends languages as “a good keystone subject” at A-level which will “provide a good foundation for an arts or social sciences subject combination.”
Name: A Level French Qualification title: GCE A Level in French Qualification type: Assessment Exams Awarding Assessment & Qualifications Alliance Created 20150921 12:05:34 Updated 20150922 14:11:06
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Greenford High School
Foundation School
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Lady Margaret Road Town: Southall
Title: GCE A Level in French Qualification: GCE A Level in French Classification: Languages, Literature and Culture