AS/A Level French
- Graig Campus
This course is a fantastic opportunity for learners to build upon their existing knowledge and skills in French. Through a variety of social and cultural themes, learners studying this French A Level will be able to develop their linguistic knowledge and cultural understanding of the French-speaking world.
With guaranteed small classes there is a strong emphasis placed on building learners’ confidence in fluency in spoken French. The opportunity to study literature and film allows learners to undertake a deeper analysis of language structures and increase their cultural awareness. Studying a language at A Level not only enhances their ability in French but greatly improves a wide variety of skills such as; communication, organisation, problem solving, critical thinking, creativity, commitment, independent research skills, and working with others.
Course details
- Full time
- Face-to-Face
Admin Fee: £25
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Why Study French?
The French Department has had excellent results over the years. Part of this success is down to the guaranteed small groups which allow individual attention to skills, development and acquisition of language through exposure to a wide range of contemporary, cultural and social topics.
AS French
- Unit 1 - AS Speaking examination
- Unit 2 - AS Written examination (listening, reading, translation, critical response in writing)
- Theme 1: Being a young person in a French speaking society.
- Theme 2:Understanding the French speaking world
As well as the aforementioned themes we study a film and grammar and translation.
A2 French
- Unit 3 - A2 Speaking examination
- Unit 4 - Listening, reading, translation
- Unit 5 - Critical and analytical response in writing
- THeme 3: Diversity and Difference
- Theme 4: France 1940 - 1950 The Occupation and the Post War Years.
As well as the aforementioned themes we study literary work and grammar and translation.
An A Level in French opens many doors, a modern foreign language complements any subject and the skills acquired at A Level enhance learners’ application to study any discipline at HE level. At least 50% of our students continue to study a language either as a single honours degree programme or as a joint honours degree programme. In 2018 an A grade student went on to study Politics and French at Cardiff University after gaining an A in French at Coleg Sir Gâr and is hoping to work in the United Nations as an international lobbyist. In 2019, an A grade tri-lingual student went on to study French and Spanish at Bristol University and has been approached by companies as diverse as KPMG (business) and UNESCO (international charity) to apply to their international graduate programmes.
Candidates must meet the following assessment objectives in the context of the content of the specification:
AS Unit 1 exam -12% and Unit 2 exam -28%
A2 Unit 3 exam -18%; Unit 4 exam -30%; Unit 5 exam – 12%
A minimum of six GCSEs at grades A*-C To include: GCSE French at a B grade or above or to come from a bilingual French-speaking background (to be assessed by the department).
All learners are required to pay an administration fee of £25 prior to enrolment.
You will need to provide your own stationery and may also incur costs if the department arranges educational visits.
To open doors
Studying French at AS level opens the door to the exciting multinational world we live in. In the current economic climate languages are more valued than ever. Being able to communicate in French is an invaluable life skill which enables us to communicate and gain a better understanding of our own first language. French is the official language of 29 countries across multiple continents with more than 284 million people speaking the language , studying French enables you to discover new countries and cultures.
To Grow
Studying French provides you with the opportunity to develop your linguistic knowledge and cultural understanding of countries and communities where French is spoken. Studying the social, cultural and relevant themes really helps you learn more about society and culture. Learning French in a small class will help you to build your self confidence as well as your fluency in French. Through studying the film you will develop a detailed understanding of the plot, characters, themes, and other stylistic features. By analizing the film in detail you will be able to respond critically in writing. The skills you gain through learning French are hugely transferable to all other A level subjects, it in fact compliments any combination of AS levels you choose to study.
To Build Your Career
Regardless of what you would like to go on to do, having studied a modern foreign language at AS level sets you head and shoulders above the rest. This highly regarded academic subject will guarantee prospective employers or university admission departments that you are not only an excellent communicator but that you are organised, motivated, enthusiastic, resourceful, creative, able to work independently as well as with others.