Course Content
Component 1: Being a young person in French speaking society
Students will focus on the themes of Families and citizenship; Youth trends and personal identity; Education and employment opportunities.
Component 2: Understanding the French speaking world
Students will learn about Regional cultures and heritage in France, French-speaking countries and communities as well as Media, art, film and music in the French-speaking world.
Component 3: Diversity and difference
Student will study the topics of Migration and integration; Cultural identity and marginalisation; Cultural enrichment and celebrating difference; Discrimination and diversity.
Component 4: France 1940-1950 – The Occupation and the post-war years
Students will learn about June 1940–May 1945; the cultural dimension in occupied France during 1945-1950.
| Component | Assessment | Duration | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1: Speaking exam | Speaking exam | 25m | 30% |
| 2: Listening, Reading, Translation | Written exam | 2h 30m | 50% |
| 3: Critical and analytical response in writing | Written exam | 2h | 20% |
Key Info
- Start Date: September 2024
- Awarding Body: Eduqas
- Study Mode: Full Time
- Course Length: 2 Years
Entry Requirements
TBC
Complementary Subjects
The course content also compliments studies in English Language and English Literature.
Career Opportunities
A GCE qualification in a foreign language is an essential prerequisite if you want to work as an interpreter, a translator or a Languages secondary school teacher.
It also provides an excellent foundation for students to pursue careers in foreign civil service, airline services, advertising, editing and publishing, subtitles and voice-overs, event management, import/export, hotel management, diplomatic services, logistics and distribution, marketing, sales and tourism.