French with Arabic
Bachelor's degree
In Coventry
Description
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Type
Bachelor's degree
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Location
Coventry
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Duration
4 Years
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Start date
Different dates available
French with Arabic (25% Arabic) will enable you to develop knowledge and understanding of the language, literature, culture, society and politics of France and the Francophone world, in both a historical and a contemporary perspective, to promote a lasting interest in, and enjoyment of, French cultural variety. At the same time, you'll also be able to learn a new language, Arabic.
Arabic can only be taken at beginner level or post-GCSE level maximum. You will develop your linguistic skills by taking a language module in in each year you are at Warwick. By the end of the course you will be expected to reach B2 standard (CEFR) in Arabic (this approximates to A Level).
You’ll spend your second or third year abroad, consolidating and enhancing your learning in a Francophone environment, either as a language assistant or working or studying at one of our partner institutions.
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About this course
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.
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.
ABB including French
IB: 34 points including 5 in Higher Level French.
Degree of Bachelor of Arts (BA)
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Subjects
- Business
- Modern France
- Society
- Love
- Language
- Power
- Chinese
- Portuguese
- Japanese
- French language
Course programme
We offer a wide variety of modules exploring French language, culture society and history, as well as introductory modules on Arabic.
Year OneCore Modules
- Modern French Language (FR101-30)
- The Story of Modern France (FR121-30)
Optional Modules
Choose one of the following French Studies option modules
- Approaches to Reading in English and French (FR105-30)
- Society and Business in Modern France (FR119-30)
- French Cultural Landmarks: Love, Language and Power (FR122-30)
- Modern French Language II (FR201-30)
Optional Modules
- Intermediate Year French Modules (30-60 credits)
- Intermediate Year SMLC Modules (0-30 credits)
- Modern French Language III (FR401-30)
- Arabic, Chinese, Japanese, Portuguese, Russian (30 credits)
- Final Year French Options (30-60 credits)
- Final Year SMLC Options (0-30 credits)
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.
French with Arabic