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French A Level

Course Summary

Core content

  1. Social issues and trends
  2. Political, intellectual and artistic culture
  3. Diversity and difference
  4. France 1940-1950: The Occupation and the post-war years
  5. Works: Literary texts and films

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

  1. The Independent Research Project

Assessments

Paper 1: Speaking with two key tasks 11-12 minutes

  • Presentation and follow up discussion of an independent research project
  • Theme-based discussion based on a stimulus card comprising an image, a short text and a point for consideration.

Paper 2: Listening, Reading and Translation 2hrs 30

Paper 3: Writing 2hrs, two essays based on a literary work and a film studied in class

 

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

Year 13 Student – Jess Yates

“I have enjoyed studying A Level French, particularly linking topic areas to current affairs. This has propelled both my essay-writing and speaking skills.”

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.

Exam Board

Eduqas

Contact details

Mrs G Speakman – gsn@knutsfordacademy.org.uk  Head of Languages

Spanish A Level

Course Summary

Core content

1. Social issues and trends

2. Political, intellectual and artistic culture

3. Diversity and difference

4. The two Spains-1936 onwards

5. Works: Literary texts and films

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

6. The Independent Research Project

Assessments

Paper 1: Speaking with two key tasks 11-12 minutes

· Presentation and follow up discussion of an independent research project

· Theme-based discussion based on a stimulus card comprising an image, a short text and a point for consideration.

Paper 2: Listening, Reading and Translation 2hrs 30

Paper 3: Writing 2hrs, two essays based on a literary work and a film studied in class

 

Where might it lead?

There are many opportunities to study the language at a higher level and students studying Spanish 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

Year 13 Student Holly Adshead

“I have enjoyed studying A level Spanish. The class sizes are small, and I’ve also had the opportunity to do one to one conversation sessions with a native speaker’’

 

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 Spanish.

Exam Board

EDUQAS

Contact details Mrs G Speakman – gsn@knutsfordacademy.org.uk Head of Languages

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