French

Course summary

The AQA specification builds on the knowledge, understanding and skills you will have acquired whilst studying GCSE French. It includes a range of topics related to the French-speaking world, including social issues and trends, political and artistic culture and grammar. It provides a balanced, well-rounded study of French, in which language and grammar are developed, revisited and reinforced throughout the course through the cultural elements. The interesting subject content is relevant to the modern-day French-speaking world. There are many opportunities to develop practical communication skills which will benefit you throughout your future career. AQA French is a linear course with terminal examinations at the end of the A-level. Social issues and trends Year 12: Aspects of French-speaking society: The changing state of the family The digital world The place of voluntary work Year 13: Multiculturalism in French-speaking society: Positive features of a diverse society Life for the marginalized How criminals are treated Political and Artistic Culture Year 12: Artistic culture in the French-speaking world: A culture proud of its heritage Contemporary francophone music Cinema: the 7th art form Year 13: 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 Works Students will study one text and one film from a prescribed list. Next year’s film and text are likely to be: La Haine (Mathieu Kassovitz, 1995) L’étranger (Albert Camus, 1942) Individual Research Project - Pupils research a topic of their choice relating to the French-speaking world to explore as part of their speaking exam. Grammar - Grammatical structures and rules are further studied as an integral part of all of the above throughout the course.