French A Level

Course code: FTB015

School of Humanities & Science

The Programme

This course will build on the skills you developed at GCSE level and you will continue to improve your knowledge of the French language in the key areas of speaking, listening, reading and writing. You will also develop your knowledge of French speaking countries and have the opportunity to participate in a French exchange. You will study a series of topics about France and French speaking countries as follows:
AS Level
- Aspects of daily life: the family, food, drink, health and transport
- Leisure and entertainment: sport, tourism and leisure activities
- Communication and media
- Education and training: school and school life, work and training

A2 Level
- Social issues: exclusion, law and order and unemployment
- The environment: recycling, energy management, pollution and conservation
- Science and technology: medical progress, scientific advances, impact on lifestyles and society
- Cultural heritage: the arts
The exam is divided into two units each year, one testing your oral skills, the other your reading, writing and listening skills.

The Programme Content

The course is varied, lively and enjoyable. There are opportunities for debates and discussions on topical issues which are in the news, and to travel to France and discover a new way of life. The course helps you to communicate with young people from other countries, it broadens your general knowledge and will improve your understanding of life and people. Studying French will also give you a better perception of your own language and its intricacies.

Entry Requirements

Five GCSEs at grade C or above. We recommend a grade B in French.

Costs

You will be required to buy a French textbook at the beginning of the course and another one in the second year. The cost of this is approximately £20 per textbook*.

Venue

Barnstaple, Main Site

Progression

You may decide to continue with languages at university by studying French at degree level or combine it with another foreign language, English, law, business and management, media or for use in your future career.

Length of Study

AS Level one year, A Level two years.

Academic Year

This course starts in the 2013 / 2014 academic year.