A Level French
Bienvenue en France. A Level French is a two year course. You will develop a knowledge and understanding of the countries where your chosen language is spoken, and a high level of proficiency in the key foreign language skills of speaking, listening, reading, writing and translating – highly prized by employers in our increasingly globalised world. You will also develop all the valuable generic skills for success in the worlds of university and work, making you a confident, cultured and highly employable thinker and communicator – and in more than one language!
- Course Information
- Course Code
- LAFRENC
- Exam Board
- AQA
- Attendance Pattern
- Daytime
- Course Level
- Level 3
- Study Mode
- Full Time
- Course Location
- Langdale Road, Leyland
- Age Group
- School Leavers (16-18)
- Course Duration
- 2 years
- Overview
A Level languages develop your linguistic competency through engaging with the cultures and societies of French or Spanish speaking countries. We explore a range of topics, typically including popular culture, current affairs and contemporary social issues. You will be encouraged to do this in the target language as much as possible, accessing sources such as up-to-date podcasts, sound-files, web-links and other media output, and building an essential stock of words and phrases in the process. You will also study a contemporary French or Spanish film and novel/play in the original language, analysing themes, characters and cinematic and literary techniques, and, again, developing your vocabulary and grasp of the language in authentic use. Regular vocabulary testing and lots of practice means that you will be able to discuss cultural topics with confidence, and write with insight and authority about the film and novel/play’.
The study of a Modern Foreign Language at A Level is both challenging and satisfying and requires a high level of student commitment; however, the rewards are immense and equip you with a range of transferable skills including communication, critical thinking, research skills and creativity.
Course Highlights:
Cultural discovery, trips and extra speaking classes.
- Entry Requirements
Overall requirements for the A Level Programme at Runshaw College require a minimum of 5 GCSE subjects at Grade 5, in 5 separate national curriculum subjects (including a minimum of grade 4 in both English and Maths). It is expected that most students will study 3 subjects – the option of doing 4 subjects for students who have an average GCSE grade profile of 8 or above will be considered on an individual basis. For more information on your future career path, visit www.informedchoices.ac.uk. View all our A Level courses in detail by clicking here.
This must include Grade 5 in English Language and Grade 6 in your chosen language.
- How will I be assessed?
You are assessed in two exams at the end of Year 2. In addition to listening and reading comprehensions, you will translate and summarise unseen texts, and write one essay in your chosen language on the literary text, and one on the film. Your speaking ability is assessed in a 20-minute unscripted speaking test.
- Progression Pathway
Linguists are the second most employable graduate category after medics. Studying a foreign language can lead to work in international business, law, management, marketing, publishing, journalism and living and working abroad.
- National Careers Service
For guidance about what careers subjects can lead on to please follow this link to the National Careers Service.
