French

Course summary

In Year 12 students explore two themes, building on the foundations of their work at GCSE. Each theme is divided into 3 sub-themes. In addition, they study a literary text. · Theme 1 - Aspects of French-speaking society: current trends (changes in family, cyber-society and the role of charities). · Theme 2 - Artistic culture in the French-speaking world (A culture proud of its heritage, contemporary francophone music and the seventh art). · Literary text - Candide by Voltaire. Year 13 students explore another two themes, each divided into 3 sub-themes. In addition, they study a film. · Theme 3 - Aspects of French-speaking society: current issues (Positive aspects of a diverse society; exploring what life is like for marginalised people; how society treats criminals). · Theme 4 - Aspects of political life in the French-speaking world (Teenagers, the right to vote and political commitment; Protest marches and strikes: who has the power? Politics and immigration). In Year 13 students do an individual research project on one of four sub-themes. In addition, they study the film “L ’Auberge espagnole”