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Part Time AS French -
A Level
In Llanelli ()
Description
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Type
A Level
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Duration
1 Year
The aim of the course is to develop the student's ability to communicate effectively. The course is topic based. Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening skills are practised on a weekly basis. Topics are studied with reference to French culture and society and include a variety of topics such as: Youth, Sport, Media, The Environment, Education, etc.
About this course
Normally students 16 - 19 years of age will require a minimum of 5 GCSEs at grades A* - C ideally, including French at Grade B or above. Entry for mature students without formal qualifications is at the discretion of the Faculty.
Reviews
Course programme
Welsh Joint Education Committee
Course Content
The aim of the course is to develop the student's ability to communicate effectively. The course is topic based. Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening skills are practised on a weekly basis. Topics are studied with reference to French culture and society and include a variety of topics such as: Youth, Sport, Media, The Environment, Education, etc.
Course Features
Excellent results
Small groups allow individual attention.
A wide range of contemporary, cultural and social topics are studied.
Candidates' choice of oral topic possible at A Level.
Almost exclusive use of French in classroom activities.
Candidates have independent control of listening material in exam and use of language laboratory and self-study packs.
Excellent resources available in Learning Resource Centre and library including language magazines, tapes, videos and Language computer programmes.
Grammar is dealt with in a supportive and systematic way.
Excellent career prospects for language graduates
Foreign Language Assistant and possibility of a visit to France.
Career Prospects and Progression
A Levels provide an excellent basis for progression to Higher level qualifications such as degrees or Higher National Diplomas. Now that the single European Market is operating there are more opportunities for people who have studied languages. The knowledge of French opens up a wide range of job opportunities including Business and Finance, Travel and Tourism, Teaching and Interpreting the MoD and Customs, amongst others.
Modules
AS Level : FN1 / FN2 A Level : FN3 / FN4
Method of Assessment
AS Level Two examinations. FN1 Oral - (15 mins) Externally assesssed FN2 Listening, Reading and Writing - (2Hrs. 30 mins) A Level Two examinations FN3 Oral - (20 mins) Externally assessed FN4 Listening, Reading and Writing - (3 Hrs)
Course Length
AS - 1 Year Full A Level - 2 Years
Time of Delivery
Daytime
Campus
Graig Campus
Bilingual Provision
This course can be studied in English only
Entry Requirements
Normally students 16 - 19 years of age will require a minimum of 5 GCSEs at grades A* - C ideally, including French at Grade B or above. Entry for mature students without formal qualifications is at the discretion of the Faculty.
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