French

Sixth Form Prospectus for the school year 2023-24 French

What is French?

A level French provides an engaging and exciting opportunity for you to build on your previous study of French. Through social, intellectual, historical, political and cultural themes you will be able to develop your linguistic knowledge and cultural understanding of the countries/communities where the language is spoken. Studying literature and film will allow you to undertake a deeper analysis of language structures and increase your cultural awareness .A strong focus is placed on building your confidence and fluency in spoken French using relevant and topical themes. The requirement to research an area of personal interest related to the country/ communities where French is spoken will enhance your cultural appreciation and enable you to gain a greater awareness of intercultural differences.

Course content

Being a young person in French speaking society:

Family structures, traditional and modern values, friendships/relationships, citizenship. Youth trends, issues and personal identity Educational and employment opportunities.

Understanding the French-speaking world:

Regional culture and heritage in France and Frenchspeaking countries and communities France in a European context Literature, art, film and music in the French-speaking world

Diversity and difference

Migration and integration; cultural identity and marginalisation; the positive aspects of a diverse society; discrimination and diversity

France 1940-1950: The Occupation and the postwar years

Life in occupied France, the resistance, the cultural dimension and reconstruction.

In Year 13 students will undertake independent research on a cultural topic of their choice Assessment criteria

Component 1: Speaking - 30% Component 2: Listening, reading and translation -50% Component 3: Written Paper - 20%

Are you interested in:

• Understanding how language works? • Living or working abroad? • Social and cultural issues? • Communicating with others? • Impressing employers? • Increasing your salary potential?

Leading to a career in:

• Business with international links • Employment which requires communication, research and analytical skills • Marketing • Teaching • Interpreting & translating • Law • Management • European related jobs • Travel & tourism

Exam Board: WJEC/ Eduqas Course Code: 603/0071/1

Teaching staff:

Mrs Bowen Mrs Sayers Mr Roberts

This is a good school. Ofsted, May 2017 A good school with an outstanding Sixth Form. Ofsted, October 2012