GCE O Level French
Syllabus 3917
GCE O Level French 3917 Assessment outline
The GCE O Level French (Syllabus 3917) exam consists of four components, each assessing a specific language skill: writing (Paper 1), reading (Paper 2), listening (Paper 3) and oral or speaking (Paper 4). The weightage for each paper is as follows: Paper 1 (33%), Paper 2 (33%), Paper 3 (17%) and Paper 4 (17%).
GCE O Level French Syllabus 3917: Aims
The aims of the syllabus are as follows:
- To develop the ability to use the language effectively for purposes of practical communication in countries where the language is spoken.
- To form a sound base of skills, language and attitudes required for further study, work and leisure.
- To offer insights into the culture and civilisation of the countries where the language is spoken.
- To develop a fuller awareness of the nature of language and language learning.
- To encourage positive attitudes towards foreign language learning and towards speakers of foreign languages and sympathetic approach to other cultures and civilisations.
- To provide enjoyment and intellectual stimulation.
- To complement other areas of study by encouraging skills of a more general application (e.g. analysis, memorising, drawing of inferences).
GCE O Level French Syllabus 3917: Assessment Objectives
The examination will assess candidates’ linguistic competence and their knowledge of contemporary society by requiring them to:
- Understand and respond to the spoken language drawn from a variety of sources and ranging from short to longer extracts.
- Understand and respond to texts written in the target language, drawn from a variety of sources and ranging from short to longer texts.
- Communicate in the spoken language.
- Communicate in writing to narrate events, give factual information and express and justify ideas and points of view.
GCE O Level French syllabus 3917 Components
