This course will help you develop your knowledge of the French language and your understanding of French culture and society through the study of authentic and current articles, modern literary texts and films. The study of French at A Level will enable you to develop excellent communication and critical thinking skills, explore a wide range of topics about French contemporary society and give you the opportunity to carry out independent research on an area of your choice. In Year one you will focus on technological and social change within French society such as the changing nature of family or the ‘cyber society’. You will also study either a modern literary text or a film and learn about highlights of French artistic culture including music and cinema. Throughout the two-year course you will build on your knowledge of the grammar learnt for GCSE and study the grammatical system and structures of the language. In year two you will cover further aspects of French society such as multiculturalism and diversity, life for the marginalised and how criminals are treated. You will also look at aspects of political life in France including how young people engage with politics. You will also study a second literary text or a film. You will be given the opportunity to carry out independent research on an area of your choice. The study of grammar will continue. To really help you develop your speaking skills and increase your confidence, you will be asked to attend a 30-minute speaking session each week, either on an individual basis or in a small group.
Name: French A Level AQA Qualification title: GCE A Level in French Qualification type: Assessment Assessment is by examination. Paper 1 is a Listening, Reading and Translation paper which will assess the topics covered during the course. Paper 2 is a Writing paper which will assess the texts and/or film studied during the course. Paper 3 is the Speaking exam which assesses the individual research project and some of the topics studied. Awarding Assessment & Qualifications Alliance Created 20160802 13:22:27 Updated 20170112 10:36:33
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Title: GCE A Level in French Qualification: GCE A Level in French Classification: Languages, Literature and Culture