French
A Level AQA 7652
Year 12 Topic 1
Aspects of French-speaking society
The changing nature of family
The ‘cyber-society’
The place of voluntary work
Year 12 Topic 2
Artistic culture in the French-speaking world
A culture proud of its heritage
Contemporary francophone music
Cinema: the 7th art form
Book
Bonjour Tristesse
Year 13 Topic 1
Aspects of French-speaking society – current issues
Positive features of a diverse society
Life for the marginalised
How criminals are treated
Year 13 Topic 2
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
Film
La Haine
Costs
Literature text - £7 approx.
French exchange trip - £450 approx.
Paris trip - £500 approx.
Please note that trips are optional
Assessment
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%
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