BA French and Economics LR11
Bachelor's degree
In Reading
Description
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Type
Bachelor's degree
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Location
Reading
Full Time: 4 Years
Pursue your interest in economics and develop an in-depth knowledge of French and the cultures in which it is central.Pursue your interest in economics and develop an in-depth knowledge of French and the cultures in which it is central.
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.
You will be able to pursue your interests through a wide range of optional modules in French and francophone culture, history, literature, theatre, politics and film. You will have the opportunity to study with staff who are internationally-recognised experts in French-speaking literature, history and culture; including the literature of the French Caribbean; French children’s literature and publishing; 20th century French history; Medieval literature, history and art, as well as translation and adaptation studies.
In economics, you will study practical issues in economics and explore the relationship between economics and society more widely. This course places less emphasis on mathematical and statistical content, and instead you will focus on the relevance of these techniques to applied problems. You will still learn necessary maths skills in your core modules with extensive support, should you need it. Optional modules span a...
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Subjects
- Economics
- Staff
- Translation
- Advanced French
- Art
Course programme
- Year 1
- Year 2
- Year 3
- Year 4
- Advanced French (students with A level French) or Intermediate French language (students with an A at GCSE French)
- Introductory Macroeconomics
- Introductory Mathematics for Economics 1
- Introductory Microeconomics
- Introductory Quantitative Methods in Economics and Business 1
- The making of modern France
- Introduction to French Culture
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
- Advanced French translation and language skills
- Economic Analysis
- Economics of Social Policy
- Introduction to the French Novel
- Introduction à la littérature de jeunesse
- French Literature Onscreen
- Business Economics
- Economic History
- Economics of Social Policy
- Economics of the Environment and Energy
- Introduction to Enlightenment
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
You can choose from two options for your third year: studying at a partner institution through the Erasmus+ programme or undertaking a work placement.
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 carried out roles with companies such as Knight Frank, Hewlett Packard, PSA Peugeot and PwC.
Year 4 Core modules include:- Advanced French translation and language skills
- 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
- Banking in Emerging Economies
- Business Economics
- Business and Management in Emerging Markets
- European Economic Integration
- European Urban and Regional Economics
- History of Economic Thought
- International Economics
- Macroeconomics for Developing Countries
- Microeconomics for Developing Countries
- Money and Banking
- Processes of Long Term Political and Economic Change
- Public Economics
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
BA French and Economics LR11