French

MODERN FOREIGN LANGUAGE
FRENCH
AS and A2 LEVEL

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Minimum requirement - GCSE grade B and a grade C in English Language

AIMS

to enable effective and confident communication in the language

to encourage enjoyment and understanding of culture and civilisation

to encourage personal development by promoting learning and social skills.

ASSIGNMENTS
At least three or four pieces of written
and/or learning homework each week.

CONTENTS
Five lessons are taught per week using AQA French by Nelson Thornes as the main course book. This is supplemented by a variety of authentic resources.
Students are encouraged to take an active role in their own development. We recommend that they invest in a French journal, a good dictionary, and spend some time in France.

ASSESSMENT
There are two exams at the end of each year. One is a spoken exam and one a written exam which also assesses Listening and Reading skills.

USEFULNESS IN THE FUTURE
The course is designed to cater for students intending to embark on a traditional honours degree in Languages or one of the many newer degree courses with a Modern Language component. It would also be useful for students for whom the study of a language might provide a useful secondary skill. The ability to communicate in a European Language is increasingly becoming an asset for job seekers.