French – A-Level AQA
Course entry requirements
GCSE French Grade 5 and GCSE English Grade 5.
OVERVIEW OF COURSE
You will become a proficient speaker and be able to understand others on a range of topics in French. You will develop your communication skills, problem-solving skills, listening skills, competence in English, increased confidence, the ability to ‘think on your feet’, translation skills both into and out of French, alongside essay writing skills.
In Year 12, you will study
Aspects of French-speaking society: current trends
- The changing nature of family
- Cyber-society
- The place of voluntary work
Artistic culture in the French-speaking world
- A culture proud of its heritage
- Contemporary francophone music
- Cinema: the 7th art form
Throughout the course of both years, you will study a book and a film.
In Year 13, you will study
Aspects of French-speaking society: current issues
- Positive features of a diverse society
- Life for the marginalised
- How criminals are treated
Aspects of political life in the French-speaking world:
- Teenagers, the right to vote and political commitment
- Demonstrations, strikes – who holds the power?
- Politics and immigration
Where Can this course take me?
The opportunity to study languages at university either solely or combined with another subject is an attractive route for many A-level linguists. There are a multitude of courses on offer that focus on literature, history, law, tourism, society, culture, film, politics, art and more. Some of the more popular jobs that benefit from having an A-level in a foreign language include journalism, marketing, tourism, law, politics, teaching, police service, civil service, espionage, intelligence gathering and international relations, as well as finance. Having a qualification in a foreign language is looked upon very favourably by most employers.
I CAN FIND OUT MORE INFORMATION BY
emailing Miss Nimmo (teacher of French and Spanish) at SNimmo@wykhampark-aspirations.org, or Mrs Graver (Head of Department for MFL) at CGraver@Wykhampark-aspirations.org.