French with German

Bachelor's degree

In Coventry

Price on request

Description

  • Type

    Bachelor's degree

  • Location

    Coventry

  • Duration

    4 Years

  • Start date

    Different dates available

French with German (25% German) will enable you to develop your 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 will develop your linguistic skills in both French and German. For German, you need to be at A-level standard or equivalent before you arrive.

Facilities

Location

Start date

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

Start date

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About this course

You will study a German language module in your first and second years at Warwick, and in your final year you can choose either to continue studying language or take a German culture module if you have reached a satisfactory language standard in your 2nd year.

You can spend your year abroad either in a French-speaking country for the whole year, or you can split your time between a French-speaking country and a German-speaking country (subject to the approval of exchange partners). You can go abroad either in year 2 or 3 of your degree.

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

  • Primary texts
  • Writing essays
  • German Language
  • Language
  • Language assignments
  • Essays
  • Presentations
  • German culture
  • Language standard
  • German

Course programme

You will study a German language module in your first and second years at Warwick, and in your final year you can choose either to continue studying language or take a German culture module if you have reached a satisfactory language standard in your 2nd year.


Year One

Core Modules

  • Modern French Language I (FR101-30)
  • Modern German Language I (GE101-30) or Modern German Language for Beginners (GE103-30)
  • The Story of Modern France (FR121-30)

Optional Modules

Choose one of the following German modules:
  • The Changing Face of Germany in Film and Text (GE108-30)
  • Aspects of German Culture in the Age of Enlightenment (GE109-30)
Year Two/Three

Core Modules
  • Modern French Language II (FR201-30)
  • Modern German Language 2 or Modern German Language 2 (Postbeginners)
Optional Modules
  • Intermediate Year French Modules (15-30 credits)
  • Intermediate Year German Modules (15-30 credits)
  • Intermediate Year Cross-School Module (0-15 credits)
*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)
  • Modern German Language III (GE401-30)
Optional Modules
  • Final Year French Modules (15-30 credits)
  • Final Year German Modules (15-30 credits)
  • Final Year Cross-School Module (0-15 credits)
  • Approved Outside Module (0-15 credits)
*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.

French with German

Price on request