Do you enjoy learning a language? Would you like to be able to communicate more effectively and find out what it’s really like to live in another country?
At A level, whether you choose French or German, we allow students to improve their language level whilst learning a lot more about the political and artistic cultures of French or German-speaking countries.
You’ll explore social issues and current trends, and study a film in Year 12 and a literary text in Year 13. Topics include music, festivals, immigration, 20th century history and education
The course is assessed in three papers at A level:
There is a discussion of one stimulus card followed by a presentation and discussion of a topic studied independently. You have 5 minutes’ preparation time for the stimulus card and the test takes 21-23 minutes.
You will answer a range of questions based on listening material (each candidate accesses the material individually on a pc) and on a selection of written stimulus texts. You will also complete a translation into English and a translation into the target language.
You will have to write an essay about the film that we have studied and an essay about the literary text we have studied.
The classes will involve all four language skills:
Those who can communicate in more than one language will always be in very high demand!
Universities offer courses linked to this A level, either as a single or joint honours degree in a language, or by offering further language studies as a subsidiary option.
Languages are involved in a wide range of careers, from the more obvious in interpreting, the diplomatic service and teaching, to paths in law, business and journalism.
The Blue Coat Sixth Form is proud to be part of the Cranmer Education Trust
Cranmer Education Trust is a company limited by guarantee and an exempt charity registered in England. Company registration number: 07687709. Registered Office: Cranmer Education Trust, c/o The Blue Coat School, Egerton Street, Oldham OL1 3SQ. The website address is www.cranmereducationtrust.com and the phone number 0161 785 5082.