Languages

Course Summary

Core content

1. Social issues and trends
2. Political and artistic culture
3. Grammar

Options

4. Works: Literary texts and films

– you will study a film in year 12 and a book in year 13

What is assessed

• Aspects of French-speaking society: current trends
• Aspects of French-speaking society: current issues
• Artistic culture in the French-speaking world
• Aspects of political life in the French-speaking world
• Grammar

Where might it lead

There are many opportunities to study the language at a higher level and students studying French often continue their studies at University with another Foreign Language, Law, Maths or virtually any other subject. In an increasingly global business world, the ability to speak a language at a very high level will only increase chances of employment and career prospects. A higher level qualification in a Foreign Language does not necessarily mean a career in Interpreting, Translating or Teaching, but prepares you for most career opportunities including Commerce, Banking, Sales, Marketing and posts abroad.

Student perspective

“I have enjoyed studying AS French, particularly linking topic areas to current affairs. This has propelled both my essay-writing and speaking skills.”
Eleanor Davies, year 13

Entrance Criteria – In addition to a minimum of 5 GCSE’s inc Maths and English at grade 5 or above

Plus a minimum of grade 6 in GCSE French.

Course Summary

1. Social issues and trends
2. Political and artistic culture
3. Grammar

Options

4. Works: Literary texts and films

– you will study a film in year 12 and a book in year 13

What’s assessed?

• Aspects of German-speaking society: current trends
• Aspects of German-speaking society: current issues
• Artistic culture in the German-speaking world
• Aspects of political life in the German-speaking world
• Grammar

Assessments

Paper 1: Listening, Reading and Writing

Paper 2: Writing

Paper 3: Speaking

Where might it lead

There are many opportunities to study the language at a higher level and students studying German often continue their studies at University with another Foreign Language, Law, Maths or virtually any other subject. In an increasingly global business world, the ability to speak a language at a very high level will only increase chances of employment and career prospects. A higher level qualification in a Foreign Language does not necessarily mean a career in Interpreting, Translating or Teaching, but prepares you for most career opportunities including Commerce, Banking, Sales, Marketing and posts abroad.

Student perspective

“Studying a language is one of the most rewarding experiences, and I have really started to appreciate how my German has improved.”
Mollie White, year 13

Entrance Criteria – In addition to a minimum of 5 GCSE’s inc Maths and English at grade 5 or above

Plus a minimum of grade 6 in GCSE German.