A Level French follows the AQA syllabus. It features stimulating content which will enable you to develop your linguistic skills alongside your understanding of the culture and society of countries where French is spoken. You will study French through the following topics: Year 1: - Aspects of French-speaking society: current trends (The changing nature of family, The ‘cyber-society’, the place of voluntary work). - Artistic culture in the French-speaking world (A culture proud of its heritage, Contemporary francophone music, Cinema: the 7th art form). - Grammar. - The study of a film (Les 400 Coups by François Truffaut Year 2: - Aspects of French-speaking society: current issues (Positive features of a diverse society, Life for the marginalised, How criminals are treated). - Aspects of political life in the French-speaking world (Teenagers, the right to vote and political commitment, Demonstrations, strikes – who holds the power? Politics and immigration). - Grammar. - The study of a book (Un Sac de Billes by Joseph Joffo) - Individual research project (the study of a subject or key question which interests you and which relates to a country where French is spoken).
The standard entry criteria to study in the sixth form are a 9-4 in at least seven different subjects, including English and mathematics, which would usually be at grade 4 or above. To study French at A-level you need to achieve at least a grade 6 or above at GCSE.
Paper 1: Listening, reading and writing This paper is 2 hours 30, and accounts for 40% of the A Level. It involves: - Listening and responding to spoken passages - Reading and responding to a variety of texts - Translation into English and translation into French. Paper 2: Writing This paper is 2 hours, and accounts for 30% of the A Level. It involves writing two essays, one about the film studied during Year 1 and one about the book studied during Year 2. Paper 3: Speaking This will involve a discussion about your individual research project as well as one of the themes studied over the two years. It accounts for 30% of the A Level and will last for approximately 15 minutes. It will involve short questions, a presentation and a general discussion about your individual research project.
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| Region | West Midlands |
| Local Authority | Staffordshire |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | North Avenue, Stafford, ST16 1NR |
A Level French follows the AQA syllabus. It features stimulating content which will enable you to develop your linguistic skills alongside your understanding of the culture and society of countries where French is spoken. You will study French through the following topics: Year 1: - Aspects of French-speaking society: current trends (The changing nature of family, The ‘cyber-society’, the place of voluntary work). - Artistic culture in the French-speaking world (A culture proud of its heritage, Contemporary francophone music, Cinema: the 7th art form). - Grammar. - The study of a film (Les 400 Coups by François Truffaut Year 2: - Aspects of French-speaking society: current issues (Positive features of a diverse society, Life for the marginalised, How criminals are treated). - Aspects of political life in the French-speaking world (Teenagers, the right to vote and political commitment, Demonstrations, strikes – who holds the power? Politics and immigration). - Grammar. - The study of a book (Un Sac de Billes by Joseph Joffo) - Individual research project (the study of a subject or key question which interests you and which relates to a country where French is spoken).
The standard entry criteria to study in the sixth form are a 9-4 in at least seven different subjects, including English and mathematics, which would usually be at grade 4 or above. To study French at A-level you need to achieve at least a grade 6 or above at GCSE.
Paper 1: Listening, reading and writing This paper is 2 hours 30, and accounts for 40% of the A Level. It involves: - Listening and responding to spoken passages - Reading and responding to a variety of texts - Translation into English and translation into French. Paper 2: Writing This paper is 2 hours, and accounts for 30% of the A Level. It involves writing two essays, one about the film studied during Year 1 and one about the book studied during Year 2. Paper 3: Speaking This will involve a discussion about your individual research project as well as one of the themes studied over the two years. It accounts for 30% of the A Level and will last for approximately 15 minutes. It will involve short questions, a presentation and a general discussion about your individual research project.