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French

To study French you should ideally have attained at least a B grade at GCSE level.
What you will study
There are two units of study at AS (40%):
Speaking (NEA)— Unit 1 (12%)
Listening, Reading, Translation and Critical Response in writing—Unit 2 (28%)
There are three units of study at A2 (60%):
Speaking (NEA)—Unit 3 (18%)
Listening, Reading, Translation—Unit 4 (30%)
Critical analysis in response to writing-— Unit 5 (12%)
Aims
The WJEC GCE French course provides an engaging and exciting opportunity for learners to build upon their previous study of French. The course aims to enhance their linguistic skills and promote and develop their capacity for critical and analytical thinking through the language of study. Learners will engage with intellectually stimulating texts, films and other materials in the other language and will develop their ability to interact effectively with users of the language in speech and in writing.
Non-examinable assessment (NEA) Learners will be given a speaking assessment at both AS and A 2 level. At AS level, the speaking assessment will last 12-15 minutes and the learner will be expected to respond to two stimulus cards. At A2 level, the speaking assessment involves a presentation of an independent research project (2 mins). A discussion on the independent research project will then follow (9-10mins).
How you will study
4.5 hours a week of formal teaching, with at least 4 hours a week of personal study. Homework and independent study are important features of the course.
How you will be assessed
The examination board is WJEC. Further information on this specification is available on www.wjec.co.uk
Units 1-5 are assessed by an exam, which will take place in May of the first year for AS. A2 units are examined in June of the second year. Papers may be retaken to improve upon grades. The NEA is completed in Year 13 over the course of the year.
Your options after this course
Modern languages like French provide students with a range of invaluable and transferable skills. These skills will allow students to progress onto a variety of degree courses such as Law, Psychology, Teaching, Business, Medicine and Architecture. A degree in French itself or Modern foreign languages can lead to roles in the civil service, the broadcasting industry or the business world.
Further information from Mrs. S Livingstone

Why choose French?
A Level French is ideal if you have an inquiring, critical or analytical mind-set.
Learn transferable skills, which keep your career options open. It combines well with other humanities subjects and an ideal contrasting subject for Mathematics and Science.
A Level French is a facilitating subject, which is listed as being highly desirable at competitive universities.
Knowledge of a second language can help with the acquisition of a third or fourth language.

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