CCEA
Level 3
QN: 601/8387/1
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CCEA Level 3 Advanced GCE in French
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by CCEA. Classified as a GCE A Level. Total guided learning hours: 1620 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 3
Awarding Body
CCEA
Syllabus Units
6 Units
Guided Hours
1620 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Grammar and Language Skills
Sentence Structure and Syntax
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Construct complex sentences integrating relative pronouns to link ideas and avoid repetition in formal written French.
- Transform active sentences into the passive voice while maintaining appropriate tense and aspect.
- Formulate questions using inversion, est-ce que, and intonation, selecting the register-appropriate structure.
- Position negative particles correctly in simple and compound tenses to convey negation accurately.
- Analyse the stylistic impact of using passive voice versus active voice in different text types.
- Reconstruct sentences to alter emphasis using varied syntactic structures including fronting and cleft sentences.
2
Grammar and Language Skills
Tenses and Moods
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Conjugate regular and irregular verbs accurately in the present indicative tense
- Apply the correct past tense (passé composé, imparfait, plus-que-parfait) according to aspect and context
- Form the simple future, future perfect, and conditional tenses to express future events and hypotheses
- Recognise and construct the subjunctive mood after common expressions of necessity, doubt, and emotion
- Distinguish between the indicative and subjunctive in nominal, adjectival, and adverbial clauses
- Analyse authentic texts to identify tense usage and mood selection in complex sentences
3
Grammar and Language Skills
Vocabulary and Register
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Expand vocabulary related to social and cultural topics
- Use formal and informal registers appropriately
- Recognise and use idiomatic expressions
4
Independent Research Project
Research and Presentation
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Select a topic of interest related to French-speaking world
- Conduct research using a variety of sources
- Present findings coherently in French
5
Literary Texts and Films
Study of a Film
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Analyse how cinematography, editing, mise-en-scène, and sound create meaning and affect spectatorship.
- Evaluate the director's portrayal of social or political issues, considering accuracy, bias, and impact.
- Compare the film's themes, techniques, or characters with another French-language film or relevant historical/social contexts.
- Interpret symbolism and metaphors within the film to articulate underlying messages.
- Assess the film's reception and critical interpretation in Francophone contexts.
- Synthesise knowledge of French cultural contexts to explain character motivations and plot developments.
6
Literary Texts and Films
Study of a Literary Text
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Analyse the presentation and development of key themes throughout the set text.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of narrative techniques, including perspective, structure, and temporality.
- Interpret the characterisation of major figures, examining their roles and symbolic functions.
- Assess the author's use of language, imagery, and stylistic devices to achieve specific effects.
- Synthesise the relationship between the text and its historical, cultural, and social context.
7
Political and Artistic Culture
Cinema and Television
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Discuss the evolution of French cinema
- Analyse the representation of society in French-language films
- Evaluate the influence of television on public opinion
8
Political and Artistic Culture
Heritage and Tourism
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Describe the importance of cultural heritage in French-speaking countries
- Analyse the impact of tourism on local communities
- Evaluate the preservation of historical sites
9
Political and Artistic Culture
Music and Festivals
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Compare the key characteristics of traditional and modern French-language music genres.
- Analyse the cultural and social functions of music festivals in a specific Francophone country.
- Evaluate the role of music in shaping national or regional identity in the Francophone world.
- Examine the influence of globalisation on the production and consumption of French-language music.
- Assess the impact of a chosen music festival on local communities and cultural tourism.
10
Social Issues and Trends
Digital World
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Examine the influence of social media on daily life
- Discuss the impact of technology on employment
- Evaluate the risks and benefits of digital communication
11
Social Issues and Trends
Family and Relationships
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Discuss changing family structures in French-speaking countries
- Analyse the role of marriage and cohabitation
- Evaluate the impact of divorce on families
12
Social Issues and Trends
Volunteering and Charity
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Describe the role of voluntary organisations in French-speaking countries
- Analyse motivations for volunteering
- Evaluate the impact of charity work on communities
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 601/8387/1
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- CCEA
- Qualification Type
- GCE A Level
- Operational Start
- Sept 2016
- Operational End
- Aug 2029