Course
French
Exam Board
AQA
For more information contact Head of Department:
Mr K Joglekar - kjoglekar@stedmunds.org
Brief introduction to subject:
The key points of this specification are that students can:
- Develop an interest in and enthusiasm for language learning.
- Develop understanding of the language in a variety of contexts and genres.
- Communicate confidently, clearly and effectively in the language for a range of purposes.
- Develop awareness and understanding of the contemporary society, cultural background and heritage of countries or communities where the language is spoken.
- Understand how their study of the language fits into a broader context.
- Derive enjoyment and benefit from language learning.
- Acquire knowledge, skills and understanding for practical use, further study and/or employment.
- Communicate with speakers of the language.
If you love France and all things French then why not consider studying French in the Sixth Form?
If you have enjoyed learning French up to GCSE level, enjoyed communicating in French and if you want to learn more about France and the French way of life then A- level French is for you! We use a variety of teaching resources including newspapers and magazine style material plus CDs, DVDs and the internet. Our language assistant provides in-class support and also individual or small group appointments to develop speaking skills and cultural awareness. Students will be moving away from reliance on pre-prepared work and focus on becoming increasingly spontaneous. Our only proviso is that you should have achieved at least a grade 6 in French at GCSE.
What our students say
"I am hoping to use French for my future career."
"I think it opens so many opportunities if you have a foreign language qualification."
Course Requirements
French - Grade 6
Assessment
Paper 1: Listening, Reading and Writing:
What's assessed
- Aspects of French-speaking society: current trends
- Aspects of French-speaking society: current issues
- Artistic culture in the French-speaking world
- Aspects of political life in the French-speaking world
- Grammar
How it's assessed
- Written exam: 2 hours 30 minutes
- 100 marks
- 50% of A-level
Paper 2: Writing
What's assessed
- One text and one film or two texts from the list set in the specification
- Grammar
How it's assessed
- Written exam: 2 hours
- 80 marks in total
- 20% of A-level
Paper 3: Speaking
What's assessed
- Individual research project
- One of four themes (Aspects of French-speaking society: current trends, Aspects of French-speaking society: current issues, Artistic culture in the French-speaking world, Aspects of political life in the French-speaking world)
How it's assessed
- Oral exam: 21–23 minutes (including 5 minutes preparation time)
- 60 marks in total
- 30% of A-level
Some students go on to study languages at university. Many opt for vocational courses with a foreign language. Some combine a foreign language at degree level with an unrelated subject such as a science or business studies. Modern Languages are useful for careers in teaching, translation, the travel industry, journalism, customs and all businesses involved with exporting and importing goods and services. Many employers value competence in a foreign language not only for the ability you will have to communicate effectively with other nationalities but also for the fact that it demonstrates good organisational skills, determination to succeed over an extended period, then ability to retain key information etc.
2019-20
2018-19
