French

Assessment

Three examinations, taken at the end of the two-year course. Paper One: Listening, Reading and Translation (2h30; 50% of A level) Paper Two: Writing (on set text and film) (2hours; 20% of A level) Students will answer an essay question in French for each of the two works they have studied (this can be a book and a film, or two books). Students will have a choice of question on each book/film. All questions will be in French and will require a critical and analytical response. Paper Three: Speaking (21-23 minutes; 30% of A level) The test will be in two parts. Part 1 will be the discussion of one sub-theme from those in this specification, lasting 5–6 minutes, and Part 2 will be the presentation and discussion of the student’s individual research project.