Modern Foreign Languages (MFL)
Mrs A. Donaghey- Head of Department
Miss R McCarron
Mrs J. Millar
Mrs C. Ryan
French
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 | ||||||
Key Stage 4 Curriculum
Exam Board: AQA
Year 11 & Year 12
| Unit Title | Assessment | Weighting | Availability | |||
| Identity and Culture Local, international and global areas of interest Current Future study and Employment |
Speaking | 25% | Summer of Year 12 | |||
| Listening | 25% | |||||
| Reading | 25% | |||||
| Writing | 25% | |||||
Key Stage 5 Curriculum
Year 13
Exam Board: CCEA
| Unit Title | Assessment | Weighting | Availability | |||
| Relationships
Culture and Lifestyle |
Speaking
Listening Reading Use of Language |
30%
40% |
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| Extended Writing | Study of literary text or film | 30% | Summer | |||
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% | ||||
Extra-Curricular
EuroQuiz, Francofest
Department Successes
100% A*-C at both A level and GCSE over last 7 years
Won EuroQuiz regional heats
Careers Links
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.
AOB
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.
Spanish
Aim:
To introduce pupils to the language and culture of Spain and Spanish-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 |
| 3 periods (Year 8 only at present) |
Key Stage 3 Curriculum
Key Themes
| Year 8 | Term 1 | Introducing myself |
| Term 2 | My School | |
| Term 3 | My family and pets, personal description |