18 French A Level This course will enable you to develop your linguistic skills alongside your cultural understanding of French speaking countries by exploring the issues and influences which have shaped them. You will work with authentic materials, using mainly French in lessons. You will learn grammar and vocabulary, developing skills in reading and listening, translation, summaries and essay writing. You will consider French-speaking artistic culture: Francophone music and cinema, the changing nature of family, ‘cybersociety’ and voluntary work. You will also learn about political life in the Frenchspeaking world, the positive features of a diverse society, the life of the marginalised and how criminals are treated. You will study a literary text and/or a film in French and carry out independent research on an area of your choice. Course Overview This A Level qualification is linear which means students will sit all exams at the end of their course in Year 13. Paper 1: Listening, reading and writing Paper 2: Writing Paper 3: Speaking There is an option to take French as a fourth subject for one year, taking AS exams at the end of Year 12. This gives you an AS qualification. Assessment French is a facilitating subject that will enhance any degree and job application. It is highly regarded for the range of communication and analytical skills that you will gain. It opens doors to numerous career paths such as the diplomatic service, industry, government agencies, development agencies, journalism, publishing or tourism. Where could it take you? Entry Requirements A minimum of 5 GCSE grades 9–4 including French, English and Maths. An alternative to the French GCSE is that you should have a sound working knowledge of the language.
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