French
A brief description of the course followed in Years 10 & 11.
(OCR syllabus – Code 1925)
FrenchA brief description of the course followed in Years 10 & 11. (OCR syllabus – Code 1925) |
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Why study French?If you have enjoyed your study of French up to now and have achieved sound results then you should carefully consider French as a GCSE. With our close proximity to France and the influence of the EU on our lives, the importance of French is unquestionable and will certainly enhance your future prospects and your confidence.
What will I study?You will have already built up a sound foundation. You know how to talk about a number of topics, for example; you and your family, your interests, your home town and your school. You will now begin to study these and other issues in greater detail. You will study the following areas:
Do I have to do a written exam?
Papers 1, 2, and 3 are all examined at the end of Year 11. The oral examination is externally assessed. The coursework element is assessed internally but sent off for external moderation. What are the coursework requirements?You will have to submit three pieces of coursework and these are taken from a selection of 4 or 5 pieces completed by the end of the Easter term of the Fifth Form. The first piece will be completed at the end of the summer term in the Fourth Form and then two more are undertaken during the Christmas term. One of final pieces will be completed under controlled conditions (where only a dictionary will be available to you). Each piece of coursework needs to be 140-150 words long and you may use your notes, text books and dictionaries for all pieces except the controlled piece. Do I need to go to France?Lessons are conducted as far as possible in French and the language used in exam papers is also French. The Fourth Form presents the first opportunity to get to France and we highly recommend that you take part in the exchange with our partner school in Orléans. You can expect to go to France during the October half-term and to host your partner during the summer term. An exchange is the best way for you to improve your communication skills and confidence and enhance your chances at GCSE French. In the Fifth Form there is another opportunity to visit France (Nice 2007, Bordeaux 2008) on a Language Study Trip. This takes place during the February half-term. Having the ability to speak French opens up a whole host of possibilities for your future, whether it be in the world of engineering, medicine or business – to name but a few - and the communication skills that are integral to learning a language will be invaluable to you in other areas of life and study.
Mrs J. E. Dalton |
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