French A Level

Code  ALV1

Course Level Level 3 Length of Course 2 years

Entry Requirements

  • 5 GCSEs at Grade A* to C including English Language and French

    plus Good personal reference demonstrating acceptable level of attendance and commitment to hard work
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Course Content

You gain an AS level after successfully completing Year 1, you will be awarded a full A level after successfully completing Year 2.

Year 1

Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing in French based on 4 core topics-
• Media: TV, Advertising and Communication Technology
• Popular Culture: Cinema, Music, Fashion and Trends
• Health: Sport, Exercise, Health, Wellbeing, Holidays and Tourism
• Family/Relationships: Young Person - Parent Relationships, Friendships, Marriage and Partnerships

Year 2

Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing in French based on 3 core topics -
• Environment: Pollution, Energy and Protecting the Planet
• Multiculturalism: Immigration, Integration and Racism
• Social Issues: Wealth, Poverty, Law and Order and Scientific/Technological Progress

plus
2 Cultural Topics:
1) Study of a Novel - Plot, Theme, Context, Character and Authorial Messages
2) Study of a Film/Film Director

Assessment:

Assessment is by examination
1) Oral
2) Synoptic unit - listening/reading/writing

Progression

French speakers are often in demand with businesses, particularly international companies. Careers include: International Law, Journalism and Translation/Interpreting.

What subjects can I study with this course?

You could do another foreign language such as Spanish, but French can be combined with a number of A Levels including Business Studies, Economics and Law.

French A Level

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