French

Course summary

Students must study the themes and sub-themes below about at least one French-speaking country. Where France is not specified, students may study the themes about any French-speaking country. Students must study the themes and sub-themes using a range of sources, including material from online media. Aspects of French-speaking society: current trends • 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) Aspects of French-speaking society: current issues • 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) Students must study the themes and sub-themes below concerning at least one French-speaking country. Artistic culture in the French-speaking world • 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) Aspects of political life in the French-speaking world • 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)