The following topic areas are covered through oral, listening and written communication:
1:Changes in French society
• Changes in family structures; Education; World of work (set in the context of France only)
2:Artistic and political culture in French speaking countries
• Music; Media; Festivals (set in the context of francophone countries and communities)
3:Immigration and multi-cultural French society
(Set in the context of France only)
• Immigration and Multicultural French Society
, Integration and multiculturalism; rise of the Far Right
(set in the context of France only)
4:Occupation; Resistance
Resistance (set in the context of France only)
Alongside these themes, we will also be studying some works of French literature and film.
During the course, students will be expected to attend regular oral lessons with the Foreign Language Assistant and will be encouraged to participate in a range of cultural activities.
You will be encouraged to read French newspapers and watch the news online to develop your understanding of French current affairs. You will also have the opportunity to explore French culture by watching French films and researching current issues on our laptops.
How will it be delivered and assessed?
Unit 1: Listening, reading and translation (40%)
• Short tasks testing receptive skills
• 1 hour 50 minutes
Unit 2: Writing (30%)
• Translation and essay writing skills, focusing on two works of French literature and/or film
• 2 hours 40 minutes
Unit 3: Speaking (30%)
• Responding to questions on the above themes and an independent research project
• Approximately 20 minutes
Entry requirements
You will need Grade 6 or above in GCSE French. You also need to have grasped the tenses studied at GCSE: the past, present, future and conditional. Above all, you must show an ability to express your views confidently and you should enjoy communicating in French and be interested in finding out more about French culture.
