Clayesmore Sixth Form Prospectus Final

AQA, SPECIFICATION: 7652/7651 (AS) CONTENT Aspects of French-speaking society: current trends The changing nature of family, the ‘cyber- society’, the place of voluntary work. Aspects of French-speaking society: current issues Positive features of a diverse society, life for the marginalised; how criminals are treated. Artistic culture in the French-speaking world A culture proud of its heritage, contemporary francophone music, cinema: the 7th art form. Aspects of political life in the French - speaking world Teenagers, the right to vote and political commitment, demonstrations, strikes and power, politics and immigration. Works: One film “Au revoir les enfants” and one book “No et moi” will be studied. METHOD OFASSESSMENT Three examinations 1. Listening, reading and writing: 2 hour 30 minutes (50%) 2. Writing 2 essays: 2 hours (20%) 3. Speaking: 21 - 23 minutes (30%) FURTHER INFORMATION The course involves oral work, discussion in class and with the French conversation assistant, grammar practice, reading, listening, use of multi-media work and online resources and writing essays in French. There is no coursework in A Level French, but students have to do an independent research project on a topic of their choice in preparation for the oral exam. You will develop fluency in speaking French, which is an international language spoken not only in France, but in many other countries around the world. This fluency will stay with you for the rest of your life. The course is stimulating and interesting, and you will have an opportunity in the Sixth Form to take part in our trip to the Vercors and/or our trip to a language school in Biarritz, France. They will take place in alternate years. Your fluency may well lead to opportunities to work in French speaking countries around the world, including France, Switzerland, Belgium, Luxembourg, Canada and a large number of countries in Africa. French A Level works very well in any subject combination and practises skills that are useful in so many university degrees from Engineering and Journalism to Law and Medicine. FRENCH AREAS OF STUDY 1. Dynamic landscapes 2. Dynamic places 3. Physical systems and sustainability 4. Human systems and geopolitics You will be assessed in these four areas of study across three different papers and independent coursework. Papers 1 and 2 You will explore contemporary geographical issues, such as the acceleration of globalisation, responses to hazards, causes of water insecurity, the role of superpowers, and their geopolitical interventions. You will develop an in-depth understanding of Physical and Human Geography, and become a critical, reflective, and independent learner. Paper 3 You will answer a synoptic paper. To answer the questions posed, you will draw on your understanding of all you have learned throughout the course and utilise the information from a resource booklet. COURSEWORK INVESTIGATION You will complete a 3000 - 4000 word coursework investigation of your own design. The only restriction is that you must link it to an aspect of the course! METHOD OFASSESSMENT Paper 1: 2 hours 15 minutes (30% of A Level) Paper 2: 2 hours 15 minutes (30% of A Level) Paper 3: 2 hours 15 minutes (20% of A Level) Coursework: 3000-4000 word investigation (20% of A Level) FURTHER INFORMATION Living as you do in such a rapidly changing world, the study of Geography has never been more relevant! It will help you to make sense of all that you hear and see around you, be it wars, political debates, the allocation of money and resources, climate change, or the very nature of the ground on which you walk. There will be local fieldwork in Year 12 and Year 13 that will enable you to meet the A Level requirement of a minimum of four days of fieldwork. It will also allow you to collect the data for your coursework investigation. Career-wise, Geography opens doors! It is a brilliant and exciting first step to a wide range of higher education courses and/or employment opportunities. EDEXCEL, SPECIFICATION: 9GEO GEOGRAPHY 23 CLAYESMORE | S I XTH FORM | PROS PECTUS 202 6 / 2 8 22 CLAYESMORE | S I XTH FORM | PROS PECTUS 202 6 / 2 8