A LEVEL FRENCH
At Key Stage 5 students will follow the AQA A Level course to develop their linguistic skills while learning about the history, politics and culture of France and other French speaking countries.
They will study a book and a film and will undertake an individual research project relating to an aspect of the French speaking world.
KS5 topics by year
Year 12
Transition
- Revision of KS4 grammar
- Introduction to French film study
La Famille en voie de changement
- Changes in family life and alternatives to marriage
La Cybersociété
- The use and dangers of technology
- Technological developments in French speaking Africa
Le rôle du bénévolat
- Why you should volunteer and how it can change lives
Une culture fière de son patrimoine
- The importance of Heritage for French people, the benefits to tourism and UNESCO world heritage
La musique francophone contemporaine
- The popularity of different genres of French language music
- How to protect French language music
Cinéma : le septième art
- The popularity and history of French cinema
Film: Entre les Murs
Book: No et moi
- Preparation for Paper 2
Film: Entre les Murs
Book: No et moi
Individual Research Project
- Preparation for Paper 2 Revision of themes for Mocks
Year 13
Film: Entre les Murs
Book: No et moi
Individual Research Project
Les aspects positifs d’une société diverse
- The origins of multiculturalism, its success in France and the influence of France in the wider world
Quelle vie pour les marginalisés ?
- Social exclusion and the treatment of marginalised groups
Manifestations et grèves
- Trade unions, strikes and demonstrations
Comment on traite les criminels
- Criminality, prisons, prevention and rehabilitation
La politique et l’immigration
- Immigration, integration and the attitude of political parties
Les ados, le droit de vote et l’engagement politique
- Should young people have the right to vote? Does the European Union have a future?
- Preparation for speaking exam
L’Approfondissement
- Revision and deepening of knowledge of Y12 topics
Key Contact
If you would like any more information about this subject, please contact Kirsten Gregory at Kirsten.gregory@thebicesterschool.org.uk