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 - Literatureplus topics Literature
Vigan: No et moi
Social issues and trends
Theme: Being a young person in French-speaking society
Sub-theme: Families and citizenship
- Changing family structures;
- the changing nature of marriage and partnership;
- being a good citizen
Sub-theme: Youth trends and personal identity
- Trends in fashion; how young people respond to modern technology;
- relationships with others and peer pressure
Sub-theme: Education and employment opportunities
- The education system and student issues;
- work and travel opportunities and the changing work scene
Political, intellectual and artistic culture
Theme: Understanding the French-speaking world
Sub-theme: Regional culture and heritage in France, French-speaking countries and communities
- Festivals;
- customs and traditions;
- historical sites;
- museums and galleries
Sub-theme: Media, art, film and music in the French-speaking world
- Trends in media and art;
- film and music in the lives of young people
Year 13 – Literature
Literature
Camus: L’Étranger
Vercors: Le silence de la mer
Ben Jelloun: Le racisme expliqué à ma fille
Film
La Haine
Au Revoir les Enfants
Monsieur Batignole
Social issues and trends
Theme: Diversity and difference
Sub-theme: Migration and integration
- Reasons for migration;
- factors which make migration/integration easy/difficult
Sub-theme: Cultural identity and marginalisation
- Reasons for marginalisation;
- ways to eliminate marginalisation
Sub-theme: Cultural enrichment and celebrating difference
- The positive aspects of a diverse society
Sub-theme: Discrimination and diversity
- Life for those who are discriminated against
Political, intellectual and artistic culture
Theme: France 1940-1950: The occupation and post-war years
Sub-theme: June 1940-May 1945
- Life in occupied France;
- the French Resistance
Sub-theme: The cultural dimension in occupied France
- The political context of theatre and cinema productions
Sub-theme: 1945-1950
- Rebuilding and restructuring society in the post-war years