Options Subject: French Please note that if students have studied French or Spanish as a Pathway in Year 8 or 9 they may choose single OR dual languages (French AND Spanish). Examination Board and Specification: AQA Number of a fortnight: 5 Skills required to be successful on this course: An interest in other cultures and foreign affairs An ability to think cross-curricular (i.e. with links to Business, Drama, English and Humanities) Ability to communicate effectively with others Ability to make links between languages Ability to work effectively on long-term projects as part of a An eye and ear for detail Qualifications gained: GCSE French A*-G Course description: Students will study a range of topics in depth from a cultural and linguistic point of view, these include: Healthy living Holidays Education and work experience Media and technology The environment Leisure How the course is assessed: Students are assessed in 4 key skill areas and will sit either the higher or foundation paper: Controlled conditions written paper (30%) Oral exam (30%) Reading paper (20%) Listening (20%) Students who will enjoy this course will be: Creative and curious about the world around them Able to speak confidently in front of others Able to re-draft work independently Interested in travel or living abroad to use their languages. Careers these qualifications can lead to: International journalism Various careers in Government or international politics International relations Translation Media and technology Travel and tourism For further information: Contact Ms Tillotson or Mr Abbott. Visit: French
Options Subject: French Please note that if students have studied French or Spanish as a Pathway in Year 8 or 9 they may choose single OR dual languages (French AND Spanish). Examination Board and Specification: AQA Number of a fortnight: 5 Skills required to be successful on this course: An interest in other cultures and foreign affairs An ability to think cross-curricular (i.e. with links to Business, Drama, English and Humanities) Ability to communicate effectively with others Ability to make links between languages Ability to work effectively on long-term projects as part of a An eye and ear for detail Qualifications gained: GCSE French A*-G Course description: Students will study a range of topics in depth from a cultural and linguistic point of view, these include: Healthy living Holidays Education and work experience Media and technology The environment Leisure How the course is assessed: Students are assessed in 4 key skill areas and will sit either the higher or foundation paper: Controlled conditions written paper (30%) Oral exam (30%) Reading paper (20%) Listening (20%) Students who will enjoy this course will be: Creative and curious about the world around them Able to speak confidently in front of others Able to re-draft work independently Interested in travel or living abroad to use their languages. Careers these qualifications can lead to: International journalism Various careers in Government or international politics International relations Translation Media and technology Travel and tourism For further information: Contact Ms Tillotson or Mr Abbott. Visit: French
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