Cultural Capital

Across MFL studies, students will explore different countries and different cultures. This is done mainly through the topics of school, media, festivals and food. Students will compare British schools to schools in other countries and look at the differences in timetables and subjects studied. Topics progress to further study and employment and different sectors of working life. The benefits of school exchanges are also discussed and how this would be advantageous in future careers. Students will also have the opportunity to explore the country that the language they are learning comes from, and also which other countries in the world use that language. Festivals and celebrations are key to allowing discussions about different cultures and traditions, and the different food and ingredients used. Film and television also broaden students’ knowledge, as well as a look into daily life and holiday destinations. In Year 11, environmental protection is the main focus and the measures taken to help protect the world in which we live.