BA French and International Relations RL12

University of Reading

Bachelor's degree

In Reading

£ 9,250 + VAT

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Description

  • Type

    Bachelor's degree

  • Location

    Reading

Full Time: 4 Years
Develop a deeper understanding of the world in which we live through the study of international relations and French.
Join our friendly and dynamic Department of Modern Languages and European Studies, which offers the opportunity to study in a lively, multilingual community with staff and students from all over the world. We offer a flexible and supportive approach to learning which allows you to tailor your degree to your interests, including the opportunity to learn other languages.
Through this course you will become confident and highly skilled in written and spoken French. You will master the fundamental elements of the language, to the point where you will graduate with a near-native command of it. We’re proud of our small language classes, led by native speakers. Direct access to expert staff for help and feedback ensures you develop your language skills to the best of your ability.
A wide range of optional modules in French and francophone culture, history, literature, theatre, politics and film enhance your learning, and provide you with an in-depth knowledge of the country. These include modules covering topics such as Europe's development since 1945, and unity, nationalism and regionalism across the continent – a great way to complement your study of international relations.
In international relations, you will acquire a strong grounding in fundamental elements such as political ideas and international relations theory. You will spend most of your teaching time in small teaching groups, allowing you to interact directly with staff and add your own voice to the discussion. You will have the opportunity to study a wide range of specialist core and optional modules, which cover topical issues such as European political integration, international terrorism and the Middle East crisis. The course also delivers innovative modules in which you can take part in United Nations and Middle East simulations and gain an insight into...

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Reading (Berkshire)
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Whiteknights, RG6 6AH

Start date

On request

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Subjects

  • International
  • International Relations
  • Politics
  • Teaching
  • Staff
  • Advanced French
  • Democracy

Course programme

  • Year 1
  • Year 2
  • Year 3
  • Year 4
Year 1 Core modules include:
  • Advanced French (students with A level French) or Intermediate French language (students with an A at GCSE French)
  • Introduction to Contemporary Democracy
  • Introduction to Political Ideas
  • Politics: International Relations and Strategic Studies
Optional modules include:
  • The making of modern France
  • Introduction to French Culture
  • British Society
  • Freedom

Comparative modules include:

  • The Making of Modern Europe (1): Europe to 1945
  • The Making of Modern Europe (2): Europe since 1945
  • Greats of European Cinema
  • Introduction to linguistics
Please note that all modules are subject to change. Year 2 Core modules include:
  • Advanced French translation and language skills
  • Modern International Relations
  • The Study of Politics
Optional modules include:
  • Introduction to the French Novel
  • Introduction à la littérature de jeunesse
  • French Literature Onscreen
  • American Government and Politics
  • British Government and Politics
  • European Political Integration
  • Introduction to Enlightenment
  • Model United Nations
  • Political Thinking
  • The Media and Politics
  • Work Placement and Project

Comparative modules include:

  • Society, thought, and art in Modern Europe
  • Unity, nationalism and regionalism in Europe
  • Science, perversion, and dream in global fantastic literature
  • Love in Medieval Renaissance
Please note that all modules are subject to change. Year 3

You can choose from three options for your third year: studying at a partner institution through the Erasmus+ programme, undertaking a work placement or working as a British Council language teaching assistant.

Our French partner institutions include universities in Paris, Lyon, Toulouse, Rennes, Poitiers and Grenoble, as well as prestigious business schools such as Paris-Dauphine and Montpellier. The Department of Modern Languages and European Studies has a study abroad officer who can help you prepare for study at one of these universities.

You can also talk to the Department's specialist year abroad team, who can provide you with support in securing and preparing for a placement. Past students have secured roles with companies such as Knight Frank, Hewlett Packard, PSA Peugeot and PwC.

Year 4 Core modules include:
  • Advanced French translation and language skills
Optional modules include:
  • French Language for Management and Business
  • The Legend of Tristan and Iseult
  • La Belle Epoque: France 1880-1914
  • The French Caribbean: Language, Literature and Identity
  • Dissertation
  • Intelligence, War and International Relations
  • War, Peace and International Ethics
  • British Foreign and Defence Policy since 1945
  • Contemporary Power Politics
  • Crime and Punishment:Theoretical Approaches
  • Democracy and Democracy Promotion
  • Feminism and Political Theory
  • Grand Strategy from classical Rome to modern China
  • International Terrorism
  • Introduction to Critical Security Studies
  • Introduction to Language Teaching
  • Nationalism
  • Politics and International Relations of the Middle East
  • Politics of the International Economy
  • Strategic Theory
  • Strategy in the Two World Wars
  • The UN and International Order
  • Toleration: Theory and Practice
  • US Foreign and Defence Policy since 1950
  • United Kingdom Politics since 1960

Comparative modules include:

  • EU Case studies I
  • EU Case studies II
  • EU Case studies III
  • Cinemas of the World
  • 19th Century European Novel
  • Language and Power
Please note that all modules are subject to change.

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