Advanced/Advanced Subsidiary GCE French
A Level
In Barrow-In-Furness
Description
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Type
A Level
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Location
Barrow-in-furness
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Duration
2 Years
Studying French at advanced or advanced subsidiary level will enable you to develop the 4 language skills acquired at GCSE (listening, reading, speaking, writing) to a considerably higher standard; indeed, our aim is that you will become an increasingly competent and confident communicator in French. The course will be taught in specialist language rooms, over 5 hours per week. The AS course.
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About this course
Experience has shown that students considering French at this level need to achieve at least a B at GCSE.
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Course programme
Advanced/Advanced Subsidiary GCE French
Entry Requirements
Experience has shown that students considering French at this level need to achieve at least a B at GCSE.
About the Course
Studying French at advanced or advanced subsidiary level will enable you to develop the 4 language skills acquired at GCSE (listening, reading, speaking, writing) to a considerably higher standard; indeed, our aim is that you will become an increasingly competent and confident communicator in French. The course will be taught in specialist language rooms, over 5 hours per week.
The AS course will develop the language skills from the GCSE base. We will deal with and extend topics familiar in Years 10 and 11, such as family relationships, sport and holidays, and introduce more advanced topics such as the media, advertising, cinema and music. The grammar essential for speaking and writing accurate French will be introduced and thoroughly practised.
The A2 course will further develop these language skills through more complex topics such as contemporary social issues, the multicultural society and the environment. Regular use will be made of contemporary news bulletins and newspaper bulletins, readily available via classroom internet access.
You will experience a variety of approaches to acquiring linguistic competence, and will need to develop considerable autonomy in your own learning. You will be expected to make regular use of the self-study facilities available, including audio and video work, film and reading library, and IT facilities, including CD ROM, internet and Moodle, the college's Virtual Learning Environment. To enhance your fluency, class activities will invariably be conducted in French. One-to-one speaking practice will be available with a French native speaker. The opportunity for a prolonged stay in France may be provided via a study visit to Paris in Year 2.
It is envisaged that you will work towards the AQA AS/A level qualification. The composition of the 4 units of assessment is as follows:
Unit 1 (AS) Listening, reading and writing (2 hours)
Unit 2 (AS) Speaking (15 minutes)
Unit 3 (A2) Listening, reading and writing (2 1/2 hours)
Unit 4 (A2) Speaking (15 minutes).
Advanced/Advanced Subsidiary GCE French