A-Levels - French

Program Description

The French A Level course builds on the knowledge, understanding and skills gained at GCSE. It constitutes an integrated study with a focus on language, culture and society. It fosters a range of transferable skills, including communication, critical thinking and creativity, which are valuable to the individual and to society.

This course is ideal if students enjoy communicating with other people and discover new cultures. Students also learn about the language, arts, history and customs of the language studied. This cultural knowledge transforms our students into World Citizens, empowering students to be open-minded and adaptable to new experiences.

The following topics will be studied with reference to French as well as in a wider global context as appropriate:

AS Level (year 1)

Theme 1:

Being a young person in French-speaking society

Family structures, traditional and modern values, friendships / relationships

Youth trends, issues and personal identity

Educational and employment opportunities

Theme 2:

Understanding the French-speaking world

Regional culture and heritage in France, French-speaking countries and communities

Literature, art, film and music in the French- speaking world.

A Level (year 2)

Theme 3:

Diversity and difference

Migration and integration

Cultural identity and marginalisation

Cultural enrichment and celebrating difference

Discrimination and diversity

Theme 4:

France 1940-1950: The Occupation and the post-war years

In addition, AS students will study one of the set films and A2 students will study one of the set novels.