French and English Language, BA (Hons)

Swansea University
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Description

  • Type

    Bachelor's degree

  • Location

    Singleton park (Wales)

  • Start date

    Different dates available

Description
Students study six modules, three in English Language and three in French.
In the French component:
In the first year of study all students follow a language module which builds on your knowledge of spoken and written French and a module on French culture designed to introduce you to the rich diversity of film, literature and history of France. There are optional modules on French for Professional Purposes, European Cinema and Fiction. You can also study French as a beginner.
In the second year you continue to develop your language skills and choose from optional modules such as: Translation Workshop; History of the French Language; French Cinema since World War II; The Algerian War; Introduction to the Theory of Translation; Introduction to Computer-Assisted Translation; European Fascisms; Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL).
In your final year you will have spent a year abroad perfecting your language skills and you will bring this new knowledge to language modules covering skills such as oral communication, translation, essay- writing and résumé-writing.
The English Language component looks at ways of analysing language knowledge and language use across contexts and time. We look at:
how language is used in everyday communication including in different contexts;
how language has developed over time;
how we learn our first language and subsequent languages;
how language operates in bilingual contexts;
how we produce and understand language in real time as well as,
how the underlying language system works for sounds and grammar.
We relate this to real world issues with crucial impacts on individuals and communities. These include the use of language to persuade and mislead (particularly in social media); the effect of dialect and accent on identity; the challenge of learning or teaching new languages.

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Singleton Park (Swansea)
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University Of Wales Swansea, SA2 8PP

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About this course

Entry Requirements
Our standard entry requirement is BBB at A Level (UCAS tariff points 120) or equivalent. Students should also have a B grade at GCSE in a relevant language. All offers are made following a review of the application form, predicted/achieved grades and subjects, the reference and personal statement. We also accept a range of advanced level qualifications including: International Baccalaureate 32; Welsh Baccalaureate - grade equivalent to A-level; Access to Higher Education and Open University qualifications, and Extended Project.

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Subjects

  • English Language
  • Welsh
  • Translation
  • Teaching
  • English
  • Cinema
  • Writing
  • Communication Training

Course programme

Modules

Disclaimer: Module selection options may change.

Year 1 (Level 4)

FHEQ 4 Degree / HECert

Students choose 120 credits from the following:

Compulsory Modules

Module CodeSemesterCreditsModule NameALE100Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20Grammar and MeaningALE114Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20The Sounds of English

Optional Modules

English Language Optional Modules

Choose Exactly 20 credits from the following Modules:

Module CodeSemesterCreditsModule NameGuidanceALE108Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20Language Teaching MethodologyALE115Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20Language of Everyday LifeALE116Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20A History of the English LanguageALE120Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20Studying the English Language

AND

French Compulsory Selective modules

Choose Exactly 40 credits from the following Modules:

NOTE : Students take 40 credits in language modules at the appropriate level (advanced or beginner) and 20 credits in culture modules. Choose English-medium or Welsh-medium as appropriate.

Module CodeSemesterCreditsModule NameGuidanceMLF101Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20French for Beginners IMLF101WSemester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20Ffrangeg i Ddechreuwyr IMLF102Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20French for Beginners IIMLF160ASemester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20French Language 1AMLF160AWSemester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20Iaith Ffrangeg 1AMLF160BSemester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20French Language 1BMLF160BWSemester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20Iaith Ffrangeg 1B

AND

Choose Exactly 20 credits from the following Modules:

Module CodeSemesterCreditsModule NameGuidanceMLF100ASemester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)10Introduction to French Culture (A)MLF100AWSemester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)10Cyflwyniad i Astudiaethau Diwylliannol Ffrangeg (A)MLF100BSemester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)10Introduction to French Culture (B)MLF100BWSemester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)10Cyflwyniad i Astudiaethau Diwylliannol Ffrangeg (B)

Year 2 (Level 5)

FHEQ 5 Degree / HEDip

Students choose 120 credits from the following:

Compulsory Modules

None found.

Optional Modules

French Compulsory Modules

Choose Exactly 40 credits from the following Modules:

NOTE : Students take 40 credits at the appropriate level (advanced or intermediate). Choose English-medium or Welsh-medium modules as appropriate.

Module CodeSemesterCreditsModule NameGuidanceMLF210Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)10French Translation Workshop 2MLF210WSemester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)10Gweithdy CyfieithuMLF260ASemester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20French Language 2AMLF260AWSemester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20Iaith Ffrangeg 2AMLF260BSemester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)10French Language 2BMLF260BWSemester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)10Iaith Ffrangeg 2BMLF270ASemester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20Intermediate French Language 2AMLF270AWSemester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20Iaith Ffrangeg Canolradd 2AMLF270BSemester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20Intermediate French Language 2B

AND

Spanish Optional Modules

Choose Exactly 20 credits from the following Modules:

NOTE : Students must have an equal number of credits in each TB overall

Module CodeSemesterCreditsModule NameGuidanceMLF211ASemester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20A History of the French LanguageMLF220Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20Paris

AND

Compulsory Modules Selective English Language

Choose Exactly 60 credits from the following Modules:

NOTE : • ALE204 and ALE225 are subject to interview before module selection. • You can NOT choose both ALE204 and ALE225. • You can NOT choose ALE200 if you have chosen either ALE204 or ALE225.

Module CodeSemesterCreditsModule NameGuidanceALE200Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20Teaching English as a Foreign Language: Theory and Practicecannot be taken with ALE204 or ALE225ALE202Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20SociolinguisticsALE204Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20Teaching Practice (CELTA) ASubject to interview,cannot be taken with ALE225 or ALE200ALE211Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20PsycholinguisticsALE218Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20Discourse AnalysisALE224Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20Vocabulary StudiesALE225Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20Teaching Practice (CELTA) BSubject to interview,cannot be taken with ALE204 or ALE200ALE250Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20First Language AcquisitionEN-260Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20Studying Dialect

Year 3 (Level 5 YR OUT)

FHEQ 5 Sandwich Year

Students choose 120 credits from the following:

Compulsory Modules

None found.

Optional Modules

Choose Exactly 120 credits from the following Modules:

NOTE : This module is compulsory for all students pursuing a degree involving a foreign language. It gives students the opportunity to increase their language skills and familiarize themselves with other culture(s).

Module CodeSemesterCreditsModule NameGuidanceML-R00Semester 1 and Semester 2 (Sep-Jun Taught)120Year Abroad (Languages, Translation and Interpreting)

Year 4 (Level 6)

FHEQ 6 Degree / Honours

Students choose 120 credits from the following:

Compulsory Modules

None found.

Optional Modules

English Language Compulsory SelectiveModules

Choose Exactly 60 credits from the following Modules:

NOTE : • Select 60 credits. • Joint honours students wishing to take a dissertation/ research project in English language must seek permission of the programme director prior to selection. • If chosen, ALE318 must be taken in conjunction with ALE317. • ALE317 does not have to be taken with ALE318.

Module CodeSemesterCreditsModule NameGuidanceALE306Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20Second Language AcquisitionALE308Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20Issues in current ELTALE316Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20Language in the MediaALE317Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20Doing a Research ProjectALE318Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20Research Project (Linguistics)ALE319Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20Computer-Assisted Language LearningEN-376Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20Prehistory, History and Language

AND

French General Language Compulsory Modules

Choose Exactly 40 credits from the following Modules:

NOTE : Students take 40 credits. Choose English-medium or Welsh-medium modules as appropriate.

Module CodeSemesterCreditsModule NameGuidanceMLF300Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)10French for Professional Purposes 3MLF310Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)10French Translation Workshop 3MLF310WSemester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)10Gweithdy cyfieithu 3MLF330ASemester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)10French General Language 3AMLF330AWSemester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)10Iaith Gyffredinol Ffrangeg 3AMLF330BSemester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)10French General Language 3BMLF330BWSemester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)10Iaith Gyffredinol Ffrangeg 3B

AND

French Compulsory Modules - Selective

Choose Exactly 20 credits from the following Modules:

NOTE : Select 1 x 20 credit module.

Module CodeSemesterCreditsModule NameGuidanceMLF305Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20Intersectional Identities in Contemporary French CinemaMLF325Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20France and the Second World War: Legacies of the Dark Years.MLF325WSemester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20Ffrainc a'r Ail Ryfel Byd: Hanes yr Oesoedd Tywyll.MLT307Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20Interpreting - Health OptionMLT310Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20Interpreting - Law Option (Police)

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French and English Language, BA (Hons)

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