French

Course summary

This is a four-unit specification which will enable students to write and speak in French for a variety of purposes, and to understand written and spoken language from a range of countries where that language is spoken. Theme 1 - Current trends in French speaking society: the changing nature of the family, the technological society, voluntary work Theme 2 - Artistic culture in the French speaking world: heritage, contemporary French music, cinema Theme 3 - Current issues in French speaking society: the advantages of a diverse community, life for marginalised people, the treatment of criminals Theme 4 - Political culture in the French speaking world: young people and the right to vote, protests and strikes, politics and immigration