French

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The A-level course will enable students to see how French speaking society has been shaped, socially and culturally and how it continues to change. In the first year of the course, aspects of the social context are studied, together with aspects of the artistic life of French speaking countries. In the second year further aspects of social backgrounds are covered, focusing in particular on issues such as life for those on the margins of French speaking society, as well as looking at the positive influences that diversity brings. Students also study aspects of the political landscape in a French speaking country looking at immigration from the political perspective. Students will also study texts and film and will have the opportunity to carry out independent research on an area of their choice. AS - Year 1 Aspects of French-speaking society: current trends  The changing nature of the family  Cyber society  Place of voluntary work within society Political and artistic culture  A culture proud of its heritage  Contemporary francophone music  Cinema A2 - Year 2 Aspects of French-speaking society: current issues  Positive features of a diverse society  Life for the marginalised  How criminals are treated Political and artistic culture  Teenagers, the right to vote and political commitment  Demonstrations, strikes – who holds the power?  Politics and immigration

Course information

Name: French Qualification title: French Qualification type: GCE A/AS Level or equivalent Assessment Assessment AS  Paper 1: Listening, reading and translation skills (French - English) (1 hour 45 minutes) 45% of AS  Paper 2: Writing – Translation into French and 1 essay based on literary text or film (1 hour 30 minutes) 25% of AS  Paper 3: Speaking (12- 14 minutes) 30% of AS A2  Paper 1: Listening, reading and translation skills (French - English and English - French) (2 hours 30 minutes) 50% of A-level  Paper 2: Writing – 2 essays, one on literary text and one on film (2 hours) 20% of A-level  Paper 3: Speaking which will include students presenting their findings from their individual research project (21- 23 minutes, including 5 minutes of preparation time) 30% of A-level The speaking exam will be conducted by the subject teacher. Awarding Assessment & Qualifications Alliance Created 20151119 14:37:22 Updated 20161103 15:24:47

Entry requirements

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Provider

Dame Alice Owen's School
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Address

Dugdale Hill Lane Town: Potters Bar