A Level French
Languages, Literature and Culture
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What will you be working towards?
| Code | FRE/3AL/21 |
| Qualification Type | GCE A/AS Level or Equivalent |
| Qualification Level | Level 3 |
| Course type | Full Time |
Overview
Did you know that French is spoken across all five continents? Do you want to increase your future employment prospects by being a highly sought after employee who can communicate with partners across the world? Do you want to expand your writing style, vocabulary and develop improved reasoning skills? Then A Level French could be for you!
Details
The topics you study will build on your GCSE studies and ensure you move towards speaking French fluently. Topics you will study include:
• Education and employment in France or the French speaking world
• Family life in French culture
• Literature and film of France
• Media
• Equality and diversity in the French speaking world
• Immigration of France
• French History
• Young people and technology in France
• The Media and their influence in France
There will also be specific weekly grammar lessons as grammar is an important element of the A Level course, and is tested and practiced through translations, both from and to the target language.
To practice your speaking, there will be a 30 minute weekly slot with the language assistant where you can sit back, relax and practice what you have learnt in class with a native speaker.
How will it be delivered?
Assessment is 100% examination. You will be tested through an oral assessment (30%), listening, reading and translation (50%) and writing (20%)
Entry requirements
Grade 6 in GCSE French. General entry criteria also applies.
Your next steps...
Naturally, learning a second language can significantly support your career prospects internationally. France is one of the UK’s largest European trading partners, and the British Council has highlighted the ability to speak French will be a huge asset to companies post-Brexit.
Studying French sees you developing your linguistic and reasoning skills, and it has natural links to many areas such as Philosophy, Religion and Ethics and Psychology. There are so many degree options where French is an asset such as Law, Teaching, Journalism or Communications.