The study of French provides intellectual stimulation and fulfilment, together with a platform for further study. French can be studied with a wide range of other subjects at University from Economics to Politics. Furthermore, France is renowned for its prestigious higher education institutions offering students the opportunity to further their studies abroad. The A-level French course allows you to engage with current social trends in France, as well as artistic culture, film and literature, and aspects of political life in the French-speaking world. The programme of study will provide opportunities for independent research and access to a wide range of authentic sources across a variety of media. By the end of the two-year course, you will be able to speak quite fluently in a foreign language, an invaluable skill to employers, 30% of whom want employees specifically for their language skills. CO N T E N T ASPECTS OF FRENCH-SPEAKING SOCIETY: CURRENT TRENDS • The changing nature of the 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 ARTISTIC CULTURE • 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 FILM & LITERATURE • Students must study one text and one film from a specified list
Name: A-level French Qualification title: GCE A Level in French Qualification type: Assessment Paper 1: Listening, Reading and Translation, 2 hours 30 minutes, 40% of A-level. Paper 2: Writing, 2 hours, 30% of A-level. Paper 3: Speaking, 21-23 minutes, 30% of A-level. INDIVIDUAL RESEARCH PROJECT • Identify a subject or key question which relates to a country where the language studied is spoken. These findings will be discussed during the speaking assessment Awarding Assessment & Qualifications Alliance Created 20150929 21:37:39 Updated 20161005 10:40:44
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Title: GCE A Level in French Qualification: GCE A Level in French Classification: Languages, Literature and Culture