A Level - Languages
French/Spanish
- Recommended Entry Requirements 5 GCSE's at level 5 or above including 5 in French/Spanish
- Type of Qualification A Level
- Exam Board AQA
What you'll study
Alongside all of the themes that are studied on the AQA syllabus, grammar and vocabulary is studied in order to give students the tools to be able to communicate fluently with native speakers. Students also study a film and a work of literature in the target language. In addition, they undertake an Individual Research Project at the end of year 12.
Themes studied:
- Aspects of either Francophone or Hispanic Society
- Artistic culture in the Francophone or Hispanic World
- Literature & film studied
- Multiculturalism in Francophone or Hispanic Society
- Aspects of political life in Francophone or Hispanic Society
Students study for two years, with three exam papers at the end of Year 13.
Paper One – Listening Reading and Writing (including translation)
Paper Two – Writing (essays on the novel and film studied)
Paper 3 – Speaking (including verbal presentation of the Individual Research Project)
What you'll love
Exploring and developing your skills in Modern Foreign Languages will give you a better understanding of the Hispanic/Francophone cultures in the world. They are fascinating courses that will not only allow you to follow your passion for languages but also to develop key communication and presentation skills that employers are actively seeking.
Why take it?
- A deeper and broader understanding of the Hispanic/Francophone world.
- Developing fluent communication skills in your chosen target language.
- Employers/employment sectors that seek Modern Foreign Languages include: Journalism, the Forces, GCHQ, Aviation (air traffic control, aviation operations managers, cabin crew, international freight), Port authorities, Marine pilots, teachers, Tourism (travel consultants, transport planners, any job based in or working with businesses in a Spanish/ French-speaking country) and many, many more.
Students are encouraged to keep up to date with current affairs in the target language country, and to do their own wider reading in order to fully develop their research skills.
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Curriculum Overview by Year Group and Term
| Autumn Term | Spring Term | Summer Term |
|---|---|---|
| French/Spanish, all 4 language skills (listening, speaking, reading writing). French Cultural heritage + Family Technology + francophone music Spanish: Immigration + racism. Multiculturalism, education, religion, youth society and politics |
French/Spanish, all 4 language skills (listening, speaking, reading writing). French Volunteering and helping others in society + francophone cinema Begin French film study + French novel study Spanish: Monarchy and dictatorships, unions and strikes |
French/Spanish, all 4 language skills (listening, speaking, reading writing). French Book and film study Spanish: Book and film study |
| Autumn Term | Spring Term | Summer Term |
|---|---|---|
| French/Spanish, all 4 language skills (listening, speaking, reading writing). French Multiculturalism, French political system, Social exclusion, Unions in France. Spanish: Family and the influence of the Catholic Church in Spain, marriage, divorce, equality + new technology, the influence of music idols, sports heroes, LGBT+ |
French/Spanish, all 4 language skills (listening, speaking, reading writing). Independent research project (IRP) completion + speaking exam skills + mock speaking exam French The French prison system, immigration, integration Spanish: heritage, art, architecture, music, food culture, traditions in Spain and regional identities |
French/Spanish, all 4 language skills (listening, speaking, reading writing). Speaking exam + Exam skills + revision |
