French

WHY SHOULD I STUDY A-LEVEL FRENCH?

A-Level French will provide you with an opportunity to develop your linguistic, analytical and creative skills through an integrated study to languages, society and political life in the French-speaking world. As one of the official languages of the United Nations and with France as one of the UK’s largest European trade partners, the ability to communicate in French will widen your economic horizons and personal potential. French is a global language that is spoken on five continents so it is no surprise that 49% of UK businesses look for employees who can speak French.

WHAT WILL I LEARN ABOUT?

As well as developing your French language skills to an advanced level, you will analyse and evaluate a wide range of engaging topics through authentic resources:

• French-speaking society - traditional and modern values; equality and diversity; cyber-society; volunteering and the work of NGOs; criminality.
• Artistic culture and heritage - francophone music; cinema and French history; Tourism.
• Political life - politics and young people; modern political movements; politics and immigration.

HOW WILL I BE ASSESSED?

Assessment is by examination in Year 13. 

• PAPER 1: Listening, reading and translation based on the core topics (50%).
• PAPER 2: Two essays based on literature/film (20%).
• PAPER 3: The speaking examination comprises of a discussion card which is based on one of the core topics (5mins) followed by a 2-minute presentation and a 9-10-minute discussion based on the Individual Research Project prepared during the course (30%).

WHAT SKILLS WILL I DEVELOP?

You will develop your French language skills to an advanced level in listening, speaking, reading, writing and translation. This will include the ability to analyse and write about films and literary texts.

You will also improve your ability to research and present information in French. Studying A-Level French is an opportunity to develop your problem-solving ability, negotiating skills and understanding of global affairs.

WHERE COULD THIS SUBJECT TAKE ME IN THE FUTURE?

French can be studied on its own at university, with other languages or in combination with a wide range of other disciplines. Fluency in French can open the door to a range of successful careers in the UK and overseas with the opportunity to study, travel or work abroad.

Exam Board: AQA | Course Code: 7652