AS and A Level French
These courses aim to:
- Develop awareness of the culture and society of France and Frenchspeaking countries.
- Extend students intellectually and develop general study skills.
- Prepare students to use their French for the purposes of work, further study, training or leisure.
- Be enjoyable, interesting and relevant to the students’ needs.
Activities are varied. They include role plays, debate, group and individual presentations, plus more formal work such as text exploitation and translation. There is regular and varied use of ICT, and a compulsory weekly conversation class with the French Assistant.
Work Experience in France during Year 12 (February half-term or Easter) has become a popular option in recent years and students are encouraged to consider this opportunity, especially if they are continuing to A2.
Resources include textbooks, newspapers, magazines, films, vocabulary books, grammar notebooks, independent listening cassettes and tests, CD Roms and a whole range of online information and worksheets.
Extras include a study day in London.
What exams and coursework are involved?
Year 12: AS Level
Topics include: relationships, family and youth concerns, social issues, leisure and the arts, food and health, transport, travel and tourism, current affairs and the media, education training and employment, business and industry and IT with particular reference to French culture.
Examinations:
| Weighting - AS | A | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Module 1 | Listening and
Writing |
1 hour | 30% | 15% |
| Module 2 | Reading and
Writing |
2 hours | 40% | 20% |
| Module 3 | Prepared Oral
Topic |
10-12 mins |
YEAR 13: A2 LEVEL
Topics include: energy, pollution and the environment, politics and citizenship, campaigning organisations and charities, customs, traditions and beliefs, the European Union and World Wide problems.
Students are required to submit two pieces of extended writing in French on topics or a text relevant to France or French speaking countries. The first piece should be 450 - 500 words long and the second 900 words long. Students have the opportunity to follow their own interests in choosing a topic.
Examinations:
| Weighting - AS | A | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Module 4 | Oral Discussion of
Issues |
10-12 mins | 30% | 15% |
| Module 5 | Coursework |
30% | 15% | |
| Module 6 | Listening & Writing |
45 mins 45 mins 1 hr 15 mins |
10% 10% 20% |
5% 5% 10% |
What are the entry qualifications?
- GCSE B grade.
- A willingness to join in discussions and be open to ideas.
- A keen interest in the French language and world affairs.
For further information please contact Mrs A Cooper, Mrs G Hazlewood, Mrs B Luke or Miss T Behiels who all teach A Level French.