Aspects of French-speaking society
- The changing nature of family
- The ‘cyber-society’
- The place of voluntary work
Artistic culture in the French-speaking world
- A culture proud of its heritage
- Contemporary francophone music
- Cinema: the 7th art form
Bonjour Tristesse
Aspects of French-speaking society – current issues
- Positive features of a diverse society
- Life for the marginalised
- How criminals are treated
Aspects of political life in the French-speaking world
- Teenagers, the right to vote and political commitment
- Demonstrations, strikes – who holds the power?
- Politics and immigration
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Literature text - £7 approx.
French exchange trip - £350 approx.
Paris trip - £300 approx.
Please note that trips are optional
Paper 1
- Listening and Reading on the 4 topic areas, translation into English and French.
- 2½ hours
- 40%
Paper 2
- 2 essays on book/film.
- 2 hours
- 30%
Paper 3
- Discussion of a sub-topic from one of the 4 areas followed by a 2 minute presentation and an 8-10 minute discussion of a topic of your own choice
- 21-23 minutes
- 30%