GCE A Level French

Programme 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 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. Almost exclusive use of French in classroom activities.

Programme Content:

The following topics will be studied with reference to target language countries as well as in a wider, global context as appropriate.

AS:

Leisure and Lifestyles, including travel and tourism, sport, hobbies, entertainment, customs, traditions, healthy living – health and nutrition, diet and exercise; unhealthy living - drugs, aids, smoking, alcohol, etc. The Individual and Society, including relationships and responsibilities, gender issues, youth culture (values, peer groups, fashions and trends etc.), education, vocational training and future careers.

Advanced:

Environmental Issues, including technology, pollution, global warming, transport, energy, nuclear energy, renewable energies, conservation, recycling, sustainability Social and Political Issues, including the role of the media, racism, immigration social exclusion and integration, terrorism, world of work (employment, commerce, globalization, etc.)