b'ALL SAINTS RC SIXTH FORM ALL SAINTS RC SIXTH FORM A quick overview. A-LEVELA-LEVEL Develop the ability to communicate in four skillGEOGRAPHY areas in a foreign language and work towards a qualification in a highly respected A-Level.Gain an insight into different cultures,lifestyles, current affairs, politics and history FRENCH in the French-speaking world. A quick overview.Read and analyse literature and film in French. Dynamic and relevant.Diverse; from wildfires to trading agreements. Develops transferable and employable skills.Is this course for me? Some topics are similar to thoseinternational relations, theIs this course for me? of sustainable cities. GlobalFuture opportunities?studied on the GCSE course but arediplomatic service, banking,governance covers a range of This course is designed forexamined in more depth. In addition,engineering, the civil service andDo you have an appreciationtopical issues from global tradingGeographys wide range of students who: you will develop your knowledgeteaching. Many Russell Groupof the natural world? Have youagreements to protection oftopics allows progression into about, for example, immigration anduniversities recognize a languages Abeen shocked by the impact ofthe global commons such asboth science and humanities multicultural societies along withlevel as a useful facilitating subjectwildfires around the planet? Do youAntarctica.degrees as well as into specialistHave an interest in learning moreyouth culture in French speakingfor non-languages university wonder what impact Covid-19 hasGeography courses. It equips you about the language and culture ofcountries; the history, customs,degrees. had on global trade? Do you likeGeographical Skills: You will developwell for a wide variety of career the French speaking world. traditions and gastronomy ofbeing outside? Maybe you are athe use and application of a varietyopportunities in fields as diverse as France; Francophone music and cinema; French politics and socialAnything else? geographer! of geographical skills. A rangetown and transport planning, natureHave a desire to develop theirof graphical, cartographical and issues such as the work of charitiesconservation, development, tourism, French language skills to a highstatistical skills will be covered. Geographic Information Systems level. like the Restos du Coeur. You willYou should have an interest inWhat will I learn? (GIS) and Environmental Agencies. also study one French film and onecurrent affairs and events in FranceFieldwork: It is a requirement ofGeography students develop good short French novel over the twoand the wider French speakingAre able to work with commitmentyears. In addition, an independentworld, and a curiosity about FrenchPhysical Geography units: Waterthe A level course to complete atransferable skills (analytical andand can work well independently. research project is undertaken andculture and civilization. You shouldand carbon cycles analyses keyminimum of four days fieldwork.research skills), which also attract forms the main part of the speakingtry to visit any French-speakingthemes in these systems and theirThrough day trips we will exploreemployers from a range of otherAre interested in current affairstest at the end of the two-yearcountry, if the opportunity arises. relationship to environmentalhydrological processes on the Northsectors (technology, admin and change and human activity. CoastalYork Moors and the impact of themanagement, the financial sector, and contemporary issues.course. environments focuses on how theseriver, railway and former chocolatemarketing, research). Have an enthusiasm fordynamic environments and theirfactory on the character of our Future opportunities? distinctive landscapes develop.local area. During a residential trip participating in conversations,to the Cranedale Centre there willAnything else?discussions and working with ourHazards looks at tectonic hazards, French Language Assistant. Foreign language skills are muchtropical storms and wildfires. Eventsbe an even wider range of fieldwork sought after in the work placewhich have had massive impacts onopportunities, from sand duneIn our ever-changing world, an and an A Level in French is goodcommunities in recent years. ecosystems to Scarboroughs senseunderstanding of its dynamic What will I learn? preparation for any studentof place. systems and processes is now entering employment in the 21stHuman Geography units: Changingneeded more than ever. It is vital in century. At university French canplaces is a relatively new areaStudents use these experiences tohelping us to adapt to change and You will learn about the culturebe studied either in combinationexploring how people interact withhelp plan an individual fieldworkmanage the future of our planet and civilization of France andwith another language or withplaces and how they make us feel,investigation of their choice, whichand our own livelihoods. Having an the wider French speaking world.many other subjects (English,investigating ideas such as a senseis submitted to the exam boardinquiring mind and an interest in the You will develop not only yourPolitics, Business Studies amongof place. Contemporary urban(20%) wider world will be really important. higher speaking, listening, readingsome) and can lead to careersenvironments addresses issuesKeeping up-to-date with news, and writing skills but also yourin sales, marketing, business,facing the developmentcurrent affairs and environmental translation techniques and furtherjournalism, broadcast journalism,issues will help you become a great understand the rules of Frenchdesign, interpreting, translating,Geographer.grammar.44 45'