French
The Stourport High School and Sixth Form College - Worcestershire
01299872950
Minster Road, Stourport-on-Severn, DY13 8AX
Course summary

One of the most diverse and rewarding A-Level courses on offer which will not only improve your knowledge of the French language but will allow you to explore contemporary issues, literature, geography, history, film, politics, ethics, and the arts. Additionally, students will prepare for the challenges of the university through the independent research project. This A-Level works with lots of combinations of other subjects. Students will study the following themes and units: Aspects of French-speaking society: current trends •The changing nature of family (La famille en voie de changement) - Grands-parents, parents et enfants – soucis et problèmes - Monoparentalité, homoparentalité, familles recomposées - La vie de couple – nouvelles tendances • The 'cyber-society' (La « cyber-société ») - Qui sont les cybernautes ? - Comment la technologie facilite la vie quotidienne - Quels dangers la « cyber-société » pose-t-elle ? • The place of voluntary work (Le rôle du bénévolat) - Qui sont et que font les bénévoles ? - Le bénévolat – quelle valeur pour ceux qui sont aidés ? - Le bénévolat – quelle valeur pour ceux qui aident ? Aspects of French-speaking society: current issues • Positive features of a diverse society (Les aspects positifs d'une société diverse) - L'enrichissement dû à la mixité ethnique - Diversité, tolérance et respect - Diversité – un apprentissage pour la vie • Life for the marginalised (Quelle vie pour les marginalisés ?) - Qui sont les marginalisés ? - Quelle aide pour les marginalisés ? - Quelles attitudes envers les marginalisés ? • How criminals are treated (Comment on traite les criminels) - Quelles attitudes envers la criminalité ? - La prison – échec ou succès ? - D'autres sanctions

Entry requirements

5 GCSE’s at grade 4 and above including English or Maths. Grade 6 in GCSE French (but flexible).

How you'll be assessed

Assessed through 3 examinations at the end of Year 13. Listening, Reading & Writing: Exam Paper 1 (50%) Writing (Film & Literature): Exam Paper 2 (20%) Speaking (IRP & Themes): Exam Paper 3 (30%)

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionWest Midlands
Local AuthorityWorcestershire
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressMinster Road, Stourport-on-Severn, DY13 8AX