French

Course summary

All of the themes are linked to the culture, history, and contemporary life in France and other French-speaking countries. During the course there is a requirement to study a piece of French literature; currently “Tartuffe” and a film; currently “La Haine”. Subject Content Areas: • The changing nature of family (La famille en voie de changement) • The 'cyber-society' (La « cyber-société ») • The place of voluntary work (Le rôle du bénévolat) • A culture proud of its heritage (Une culture fière de son patrimoine) • Contemporary francophone music (La musique francophone contemporaine) • Cinema: the 7th art form (Cinéma : le septième art) • Positive features of a diverse society (Les aspects positifs d'une société diverse) • Life for the marginalised (Quelle vie pour les marginalisés ? ) • How criminals are treated (Comment on traite les criminals) • Teenagers, the right to vote and political commitment (Les ados, le droit de vote et l'engagement politique) • Demonstrations, strikes – who holds the power? (manifestations, grèves – à qui le pouvoir ? ) • Politics and immigration (La politique et l'immigration)