AS/A2 Level French Course Title
Teacher in charge of subject
AS/A2 Level French
Mr A Remoiville
Exam Board and Specification No.
AQA French (2650)
Why is subject important, valuable and engaging? “You live a new life for every new language you speak. If you know only one language, you live only once” - a proverb (Eastern European) Not everyone speaks English in the world; in fact only 25% of the world’s population speak it as their second language and 6% as their first. Who are these other people? What can you learn from them? What can they learn from you? This course will develop your awareness and understanding of contemporary French society, culture and heritage whilst further expanding your knowledge of grammar and vocabulary. Through the study of topic areas, you will be encouraged to form opinions and make judgements within the appropriate context, and will be provided with many opportunities to develop understanding of spiritual, moral and cultural issues. Classwork consists mainly of reading and listening exercises, leading to oral -based discussion – role-play is also important. Written work is also developed in class and focussed on through homework.
What do I need to have studied, or have knowledge of, before I begin this course? GCSE French grade B or above. What will I learn on this course? Across the 2 years you will study the below topics: 1. Social Issues and Trends a. Aspects of French-speaking society (e.g. family, cyber-society, voluntary work) b. Multiculturalism in French-speaking society (e.g. diversity, crimes, social exclusion) 2. Political and Artistic Culture a. Artistic culture in the French-speaking world (e.g. French music, cinema, history) b. Aspects of political life in the French-speaking world (e.g. youth, citizenship, strikes, immigration) 3. Grammar 4. French Works a. Literary texts b. Films 5. Individual research project (for speaking exam) Smaller classes at A-level allow for increased spoken work and greater oral fluency. We largely centre on discussion work allowing you to grow not only as a linguist, but as a thinker and citizen of the wider-world and to hone your debating skills.
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