French

Course aims

An in-depth study of a modern language at advanced level, including the major skills of writing, listening, reading and speaking. Other aims:

• To develop awareness of various aspects of the societies where French is spoken
• To develop a high level of communication skills and competence in French
• To extend learners intellectually and develop their general study skills
• To prepare learners for the use of French at work, further study or leisure.

Entry requirements

You will require a grade 6 in French, in addition to the general entry requirements.

Course content

Unit 1 – Listening, reading and writing

Unit 2 – Writing about a cultural topic

Unit 3 – Speaking

Topics for all units:

• Current trends in French-speaking society
• Current issues in French-speaking society
• Artistic culture in the French-speaking world
• Aspects of political life in the French-speaking world
• Grammar
• One text and one film, or two texts from the list set in the specification.

Course assessment

Written and oral examinations

Materials

To be provided by Dudley Sixth.

Progress

Higher Education.