French with Film Studies

Bachelor's degree

In Coventry

Price on request

Description

  • Type

    Bachelor's degree

  • Location

    Coventry

  • Duration

    4 Years

  • Start date

    Different dates available

In French with Film Studies (25% Film Studies), while developing a wide-ranging knowledge and deep understanding of the language, literature, culture, history, and politics of France and the Francophone world, you will also acquire a sustained specialist interest in French cinema, Hollywood cinema, and other European film cultures.

Facilities

Location

Start date

Coventry (West Midlands)
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University Of Warwick, CV4 7AL

Start date

Different dates availableEnrolment now open

About this course

Each year you will follow four modules, including one in the Department of Film and Television Studies. Each year of study comprises a core module in French language together with modules selected from an extensive list, dealing with film, history, politics, literature, and media. You will spend a year abroad, normally in year 3, on a study or work placement in France or other Francophone country.

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

  • Assignments
  • Essays
  • Presentations
  • Portfolio
  • Film Studies
  • Cinema
  • Hollywood
  • Bollywood
  • French cinema
  • Hollywood cinema

Course programme

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

Year One

Core Modules
  • Modern French Language (FR101-30)
  • Discovering Cinema (FI101-30)
  • 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)
Year Two/Three

Core Module
  • Modern French Language II (FR201-30)
  • French Cinema (FR344-30)
  • Hollywood Cinema (FI102-30)
Optional Modules
  • Intermediate Year French Modules (30-60 credits)
  • Intermediate Year SMLC Modules (0-30 credits)

Year Two/Three - Year Abroad

Year Four

Core Module
  • Modern French Language III (FR401-30)
Optional Modules
  • Final Year French Options (30-60 credits)
  • Final Year SMLC Options (0-30 credits)

Film Optional Modules
  • Choose one of the following two modules: (30 credits)
  • Silent Cinema (FI203-30)
  • National Cinemas (FI204-30)
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.

French with Film Studies

Price on request