| Department Members: | Mrs A.Donaghey- Head of DepartmentMrs I. Winkelmann-Byrne
Mrs J.Millar Mrs C.Ryan |
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| Aim of department: | To introduce pupils to the language and culture of France and French-speaking communities and countries. To build pupil confidence in producing language in all 4 skill areas of listening, reading, speaking and writing. To enhance thinking skills and personal capabilities, and in doing so allow pupils to become independent learners. | ||||||
| Timetable allocation: | Key Stage 3 | Key Stage 4 | Key Stage 5 | ||||
| 3 periods | 5 periods | 8 periods | |||||
| Key Stage 3 Curriculum | |||||||
| Key Themes | |||||||
| Year 8 | Term 1 | Introducing myself | |||||
| Term 2 | My family and pets, personal description | ||||||
| Term 3 | My school | ||||||
| Year 9 | Term 1 | My hobbies and sport | |||||
| Term 2 | Where I live | ||||||
| Term 3 | Holidays | ||||||
| Year 10 | Term 1 | Myself and my family | |||||
| Term 2 | Food and drink | ||||||
| Term 3 | Holidays past, present and future | ||||||
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Key Stage 4 Curriculum |
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| Year 11
& Year 12 |
Exam Board | AQA | |||||
| Unit Title | Assessment | Weighting | Availability | ||||
| Identity and Culture | Speaking
Listening Reading Writing |
25%
25% 25% 25% |
Summer of Year 12 |
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| Local, international and global areas of interest | |||||||
| Current Future study and Employment | |||||||
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Key Stage 5 Curriculum |
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| Year 13 | Exam Board | CCEA | |||||
| Unit Title | Assessment | Weighting | Availability | ||||
| Relationships
Culture and Lifestyle |
Speaking
Listening Reading Use of Language |
30%
40% |
Summer | ||||
| Extended Writing | Study of literary text or film | 30% | |||||
| Year 14 | Exam Board | CCEA | |||||
| Unit Title | Assessment | Weighting | Availability | ||||
| Young People in Society and Our Place in a changing world | Speaking
Listening Reading |
30%
40% |
Summer | ||||
| Extended Writing | Set Literary text | 30% | |||||
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Extra-Curricular: |
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| EuroQuiz, Francofest | |||||||
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Department Successes: |
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| 100% A*-C at both A level and GCSE over last 7 years
Won EuroQuiz regional heats |
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Careers Links: |
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| Computer programmer, Credit controller, Customer support adviser, Executive search consultant, Cultural briefing consultant, Interpreter, Translator, Teacher, Language trainer, Engineering, Banking, Civil service, Travel and tourism, Secretary/PA, Marketing Public relations, Pharmaceutical work, Journalism and media, Transport and distribution. | |||||||
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AOB: |
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| In most careers nowadays language abilities are highly valued and there is a particular shortage of people with languages in Engineering and Finance. A qualification in a language will make you more employable. | |||||||
