Name: French and Linguistics
Brand: University of Warwick
Price: 100 GBP

Description

Type

Bachelor's degree
Location

Coventry

Duration

4 Years
Start date

Different dates available

This course enables you to devote equal time to French and Linguistics enabling you to pursue your interest in language acquisition, sociolinguistics and intercultural communication, while developing your language skills and cultural understanding. You will spend 50% of your time on Linguistics and 50% of your time studying French.

Facilities

Coventry (West Midlands)

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University Of Warwick, CV4 7AL

Start date

Different dates availableEnrolment now open

About this course

Course objectives

you’ll learn how language is structured (syntax), how we use it to construct meaning (semantics), how context contributes to meaning (pragmatics) and the part that sounds and sound patterns play (phonetics and phonology). You’ll also have the chance to explore examples from different cultural, historical and linguistic contexts and to develop practical analytical skills.

Who is it intended for?

Our graduates work for organisations including: United Nations, the Ministry of Defence, British Airways, BBC Sussex, Nestle.

Examples of our graduates’ job roles include: Lead European marketer, Freelance translator & Editor, German Language Teacher, Project Controller, European Graduate trainee, Events Assistant.

Requirements

AAB including French
IB: 36 points including 5 in Higher Level French.

Qualification

Degree of Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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Subjects

French language
Culture society
History
Phonetics
Phonology
Pragmatics
Syntax
Cultural
Historical
Linguistic

Course programme

We offer a wide variety of modules exploring French language, culture society and history.

Year One

Core Modules

Modern French Language (FR101-30)
Linguistics: Understanding Language (ET118-30)
Language in Society (ET119-15)
Research, Academic and Professional Skills (ET120-15)
The Story of Modern France (FR121-30)

Year Two/Three

Core Modules

Modern French Language II (FR201-30)
Linguistics: Acquisition and Use (ET213-30)
Sociolinguistics (ET216-15)
Intercultural Business Communication (ET212-15) or Qualitative Research Methods

Optional Modules

Year 2 French Modules

*Exceptional case for 15 credits external module may be approved

Year Two/Three - Spent Abroad

Year Four

Core Modules

Modern French Language III (FR401-30)
Linguistics Dissertation (ET315-30)
Multilinguism and Culture (ET324-15)

Optional Modules

Final Year French Modules
English Across Cultures (ET316-15)
Organisational Communication in International Business (ET318-15)

*Exceptional case for 15 credits external module may be approved

How will I learn?

You will have around 12 hours of contact time per week. We employ a variety of teaching styles, including: lectures; seminars of about 15 students, in which the emphasis is on student participation; and written and spoken language classes in small groups. You will spend the rest of your time studying independently, preparing for classes, reading the primary texts, writing essays and working on your language skills.

How will I be assessed?

We will track your progress through language assignments, essays, presentations, portfolio submissions and examinations (written and oral). Throughout your course you will receive detailed, personalised feedback to help you to improve your skills.

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