French

Course summary

It is now commonplace for proficiency in languages to be sought among employers. More and more professions require you to work in a multilingual environment and there are few companies who do not have customers, if not branches, abroad. Just have a look at some higher education prospectuses and you will see how many of them combine science, ICT, engineering, management and business studies with languages. Consider the advantages you will have if you have the ability to speak another language, coupled with a sound understanding of the politics and culture of the country or countries concerned. Not just travel companies, but also business, finance, technology, media, creative and science-based professions are all increasingly looking for graduates who can offer a range of skills including language proficiency. Themes covered in Year 12: social issues and trends and political, intellectual and artistic culture. In Year 13 students will explore the themes of diversity and difference and France from 1940 to 1950 the Occupation and post-war years. Students study two works of French literature and two French films over the two year course including the recent films Intouchables and La Haine as well as the texts No et moi and LEtranger.