French

French is studied at ncn Lace Market 'A' Level Centre.

Length

  • 'AS' in Year 1
  • 'A2' in Year 2

This course can also be studied as an intensive one-year programme for students aged 18+.

Entry Requirements

'AS':

  • Grades A*-B in French are essential.

'A2':

  • At least Grade E in 'AS' French.

An initial assessment of your language ability will also be required.

Course Content

2 units at 'AS' Level, including:

  • Development of Language Skills: listening, reading, speaking and writing development
  • Topic Study: media (television, advertising and communication) and popular culture (cinema, music, fashion, health, sport, holidays, family and personal relationships)

2 units at 'A2' Level, including:

  • Further Development of Language Skills
  • Topic Study: Environment and the multicultural society (immigration, integration and racism) and contemporary social issues (wealth, poverty, law and order, and the impact of scientific and technological progress)

Assessment

A combination of written and spoken tests.

Aims & Ambitions

A Higher Education course in languages, business, international affairs, teaching or a career in one of these areas.