b'French Advanced General Certificate of EducationSubject OverviewWithin these areas of study students will continue to With 220 million French speakers worldwide, anddevelop the complexity and range of their language, ranked the sixth most widely spoken language, fluencyimprove their ability to discuss issues, present ideas, in French provides students with invaluable travel anddevelop comprehension skills, and become more familiar work opportunities. The AGCE Level course builds onwith the history of France. Students must also research the knowledge, understanding and skills gained at GCSEan area of study of personal interest, which forms part and aims to inspire students to further their appreciationof the speaking examination (Independent Research of the language, literature, film and culture of theProject).French-speaking world. Students will enhance theirAssessments include comprehension tasks, an oral linguistic skills and their capacity for critical thinking;examination, and a critical essay on the set film. develop their ability to interact effectively with usersHow lessons are taughtof the language in speech and in writing, and engage critically with texts, music and films. Teachers aim to develop spontaneous use of the target 6.1language during lessons and students are encouraged to use the target language as part of group and The first year of the course has three main areas ofpaired activities. Teachers make use of a wide range study, which centre on the social and cultural aspects ofof authentic source materials and language learning France and the French-speaking world.websites to support students. Learners are encouraged Thme 1: Les changements dans la socit to immerse themselves in the language as much as franaise : La famille, Lducation, Le travail possible. Thme 2: La culture politique et artistique: La Progressionmusique, Les mdias, Les traditions Most universities, including the Russell Group Study of the Film: Intouchables universities, consider French A Level as a facilitating subject.An AGCE in French prepares students for a Within these areas of study students will developnumber of higher education courses and a wide range the complexity and range of their language, improveof career choices. Language skills are in demand and their ability to discuss issues and present ideas andcan be required in almost any career: business services develop comprehension skills. They will also becomewith trade abroad, journalism, engineering, diplomatic more familiar with the culture and traditions of Frenchservices, international aid worker, logistics and speaking countries.distribution, marketing executive, law, teaching6.2 and lecturing. The second year of the course has three main areasExam Board Edexcelof study, which centre on France during World War 2 and current issues linked to immigration. AssessmentsSubject Leader Ms S Evansinclude comprehension tasks, an oral examination andSpecific Entry Requirements: critical essays on the set film La Touchables and the6 GCSEs (Grades 95) including Grade 5 in English and novel Un Sac de Billes. Mathematics and Grade 7 in FrenchThme 3: Limmigration et la socit multiculturellefranaise et lextrme droiteThme 4: LOccupation et la Rsistance; La Franceoccupe; Le rgime de VichyStudy of the novel : Un Sac de Billes30 www.ttsonline.net'