Learn more about French
- To build on previous study of French
- To develop linguistic knowledge and cultural understanding of the countries/communities where the language is spoken
- To study literature and film in order to undertake a deeper analysis of language structures and cultural awareness
- To build confidence and fluency in spoken French
- To research an area of personal interest related to the country/communities where French is spoken
- To gain a greater awareness of intercultural differences
Eduqas
The AS is a standalone qualification. It does not count towards the A Level. You can opt into the AS qualification if you choose to drop this subject at the end of Year 12.
Externally assessed oral examination and 2 written papers.
- AS Component 1: Speaking 30% – 12-14 minutes + 15 minutes preparation
- AS Component 2: Listening, Reading and Translation 50% – 2 hours
- AS Component 3: Critical response in writing (closed book) 20% – 1 hour 15 minutes (essay on 1 piece of literature or 1 film)
- A Level Component 1: Speaking 30% – 21-23 minutes + 5 minutes preparation
- A Level Component 2: Listening, Reading and Translation 50% – 2 hours 30 minutes
- A Level Component 3: Critical and analytical response in writing (closed book) 20% – 2 hours (2 essays on 1 piece of literature and 1 film)
Year 12 - Literature and film studies
Film : Les Intouchables ( Nakache et Toledano)
Year 13 – Literature
Novel by Delphine de Vigan No et Moi