French Award in Practical Languages<BR>(Speaking, Listening, Reading and Writing)<BR>Level 3 Course Sheet

French Award in Practical Languages
(Speaking, Listening, Reading and Writing)
Level 3

INTRODUCTION

The aims of this ABC Awards syllabus are to encourage students to:

Enable candidates to gain target language competence at an advanced level in the four skill areas of reading, writing, listening and speaking.
Enable candidates to extend their knowledge of the society and culture of a country/countries where the target language is spoken.
Broaden and apply skills required in work-based and social situations (communiaction, discussion, debate, written and spoken presentation, negotiation, report writing, appropriate to this level of study.)

WHAT WILL I DO

Students will demonstrate their competence in reading, writing or speaking and listening through the study of a range of contemporary topics and the use of authentic resources, including newspapers, audio and visual materials and the internet. Essential grammar will be taught and practised across the range of topics, as well as general information such as telephone conventions, opinions and business phrases.

WHAT WILL I STUDY

Topics studied will include Media and the Arts, Travel and Tourism, and Health and Fitness.

All students will complete a portfolio of work and will achieve the award on successful completion of internal assessments throughout the course. All assessments can be completed according to the needs of individual students, and can be re-taken if required. There are no external exams.

HOW LONG WILL IT TAKE

Practical Languages may be studied on a part-time basis but students must be able to fit it into the full-time time table. This course requires one year of study.

ENTRY QUALIFICATIONS

Normally 5 GCSE"s at C or above one of which must be French.

WHERE COULD IT LEAD

This course provides:

A suitable foundation for further study and/or practical use of the foreign language
A coherant, satisfying and worthwhile course of study for students who do not progress to further study in the subject
A sufficient basis for the further study of foreign languages at degree level or equivalent.

FEES

Full time Courses are free for those who are under 19 on 31 August of the year they start their course. For others, fees may vary depending on personal circumstances. Please enquire for details.

Part-time AS Levels:

Tuition Fees; £317

Concessions may apply, subject to eligibility.

International and EU Students, please contact the International Office on +44 (0)1205 313212 or enquiry@boston.ac.uk for details on Fees.

ADDITIONAL COSTS

Students will be expected to buy a textbook (approximately £15)

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Where courses last for more than one year, only the first year"s fees are shown

HOW TO APPLY

You can apply for this course by applying online, by filling out an application form from the College prospectus or by contacting the Information Officer on 01205 313218 for further information.

The Information on this Course Information Sheet is correct at time of print, but can be subject to change at anytime.

French Award in Practical Languages(Speaking, Listening, Reading and Writing)Level 3