| Term 1.1 | Theme 1. Unit 1. Changes in Family Structures | |
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| This unit deals with the changing family structure in France, focusing on:
- how the structure of the family is changing
- how the institution of marriage is changing
- relationships within the family unit |
| Assessment: Students will complete an end of unit assessment on content covered. This will consist of: a listening and reading comprehension, a translation and regular vocabulary tests on key terms. | Key Words and Terms |
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| Term 1.2 | Theme 1. Unit 2. Education | |
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| This Unit deals with the educational system in France. It will focus on:
- how the French education system is structured
- issues French students might have
- higher education in France
- ways of adapting to working life |
| Assessment: Students will be assessed by an End of Unit test which will cover the following skills:
- listening and reading comprehension
- translation (French to English)
- vocabulary test on key expressions | Key Words and Terms |
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| Term 2.1 | Theme 1. Unit 3. The World of Work | |
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| This unit of work deals with the world of work in France, focusing on:
- work-life balance and attitudes towards work in France
- reasons why people strike, their rights and trade union intervention
- gender discrimination in the workplace |
| Assessment: End of unit assessment to consist of:
- reading and listening comprehension
- translation (French to English)
- vocabulary test on key expressions | Key Words and Terms |
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| Term 2.2 | Theme 1. Unit 4. Music | |
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| This unit looks at music in France. It will focus on the following topics:
- Francophone music
- the popular musical genre, 'La chanson française' and Haitian music
- the influence of Francophone music |
| Assessment: Students will complete an end of unit test which will consist of:
- listening and reading comprehension
- Task one of Speaking exam
- translation from French to English
- vocabulary test on key terms and expressions | Key Words and Terms |
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| Term 3.1 | Theme 2. Unit 4. Political and Artistic Culture in Francophone Countries | |
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| This unit looks at music in France, focusing on:
- Francophone music
- the popular music genre, 'la chanson française' and Haitian music
- the influence of Francophone music |
| Assessment: End of unit assessment to consist of:
- reading and listening comprehension
- translation (English into French)
- vocabulary test on key expressions
- Task one card of speaking exam | Key Words and Terms |
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| Term 3.2 | Theme 2. Unit 5. Media | |
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| This unit of study looks at the media in France. It focuses on:
- freedom of speech in francophone countries
- print and online media in francophone countries
- the effect of the media on politics and society in francophone countries |
| Assessment: End of Unit Assessment:
- reading and listening comprehension
- Translation (English into French)
- Vocab test based on key vocab | Key Words and Terms |
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| Term 4 | Theme 2. Unit 6. Festivals and Traditions | |
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| This Unit looks at French festivals and traditions, focusing on:
- celebrations in francophone counrtries
- learning more about French and francophone festivals
- customs and traditions in France
- customs and traditions in francophone countries |
| Assessment: Students will complete and end of unit test. This will consist of the following:
- listening and reading comprehension
- speaking presentation on a festival studied
- vocabulary test based on unit content | Key Words and Terms |
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| Term 5 | Film Study | |
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| Through studying 'La Haine', directed by Mathieu Kassovitz, this term, students will:
- develop a detailed understanding and appreciation of film, by writing critical and analytical responses in French.
- produce responses that show critical appreciation of features such as:
- key concepts and issues
- characterisation;
- form and technique of presentation, e.g. effect of narrative voice in prose text, effect of camera work in film
- social and cultural setting; as appropriate to the work studied
- present viewpoints, develop arguments, draw conclusions, analyse and evaluate in writing |
| Assessment: Students will complete an exam-style essay on 'La Haine'. This help to prepare them from Paper 2 of A-level. Students will also complete a vocab and translation assessment. | Key Words and Terms |
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