French A Level

Entry Requirements: 6 in French

Course Content:

In Year 1, students will study the broad themes of aspects of French speaking society- current trends, which includes the changing role of the family in Francophone countries across the world as well as the role and influence of technology on modern life. Students will then begin to analyse a Francophone film, exploring characterisation and the role of the director. 

In the second year, students will continue to develop their understanding of the Francophone world, through analysis of some of the politics governing France and other French speaking countries. Assessment in A Level French is through reading, listening, writing and speaking examinations and these four skill areas are firmly embedded into the teaching and learning of this subject. Students will begin to explore French literature and also to develop their understanding of an area of French culture that interests them through a research project that will form the basis of the A Level speaking examination.

Career Pathways and Further Study:

Students can go on to study a wide variety of academic and vocational courses in Higher Education with this qualification, and/or go into a wide variety of careers in which communication and foreign language skills are important, for example, translating and interpreting, business, management, media, law and education. For further information on this course, speak with a member of the MFL Department at school, or check the A Level specification on the AQA website.