French A level

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As the technology revolution makes the world smaller, foreign language skills are becoming increasingly valued by employers seeking to compete in global markets. The Modern Languages courses aim to provide students with a thorough knowledge of the languages (Spanish and French) and to develop, in particular, the skill of speaking with a high degree of fluency.
They provide a basis for the further study of foreign languages at degree level or as a support to other fields of study.

Coursework/Examination Requirement
100% examination.

Year 1 - Unit 1: Listening, Reading and Translation 45%/Unit 2: Essay on film 25%/Unit 3: Oral examination 30%
Compulsory content: students will study the two topic areas over the year and also one text or film.

Topic 1: Aspects of Society: Family and it’s values (French and Spanish), The Digital World (French and Spanish), The role of voluntary organisations in the target language country (French), Equal Rights (Spanish).

Topic 2: Artistic Culture: Pride and Heritage including food and tourist attractions, The seventh art (French), Regional identity (Spanish), Contemporary music (French), Modern day idols (Spanish)
Film study: Students will discuss key themes, social and cultural contexts of films alongside character analysis.

Year 2 - Unit 4: Listening, Reading and Translation 45%/Unit 5: Essays on text/film 25%/Unit 6: Oral examination 30%
Compulsory content: Students will study FOUR topic areas over the year and two texts or one text and one film.

Topic 1: Aspects of Society
Topic 2: Artistic Culture

French
Topic 3: Aspects of French-speaking society: current issues, positive features of a diverse society, life for the marginalised, how criminals are treated.
Topic 4: 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.

Spanish
Topic 3: Multiculturalism in Hispanic society - immigration, racism, integration.
Topic 4: Aspects of political life in the Hispanic world, today’s youth, tomorrow’s citizens, monarchies and dictatorships, popular movements.

Literary Study (Spanish/ French): This module looks at theme, character, social and cultural context in a literary work.

Independent Research Project: This will form one element of the Oral examination. Students conduct research into a subject or key question which interests them and relates to a country where the target language is spoken with guidance from the teacher. This could relate to a topic studied during the course.

There is an opportunity for all A level students to take part in a French Exchange with our partner school in Rouen where they can practice their oral skills and this could provide research for the project. The department also has strong links with UEA, offering expertise when studying the cultural topics.

Staff Contact
Mrs L. Adcock - Head of Modern Foreign Languages (French & Spanish) L.Adcock@wymcol.org

Grade 6 or above in their chosen language.

The ability to speak languages is not only to pursue a career in teaching, translating and interpreting. With the globalisation of industry and commerce, graduates with a good command of modern languages are sought after for numerous roles in government and business, examples being overseas development, banking, business and law.