French with Italian

University of Warwick

Bachelor's degree

In Coventry

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Description

  • Type

    Bachelor's degree

  • Location

    Coventry

  • Duration

    4 Years

  • Start date

    Different dates available

French with Italian (25% Italian) 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.
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 an Italian-speaking country (subject to the approval of exchange partners). You can go abroad either in year 2 or 3 of your degree.

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

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About this course

At the same time, you will develop your linguistic skills in both French and Italian. You will arrive with an A-level in French (or equivalent) but Italian can be taken at beginners, intermediate or advanced. You will study an Italian 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 an Italian culture module if you have reached a satisfactory language standard in your 2nd year.

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

  • French Speaking
  • Italian Language
  • French cultural
  • Francophone
  • French language
  • Love
  • Language
  • Power
  • English
  • French

Course programme

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


Year One

Core Modules
  • Modern French Language (FR101-30)
  • Italian for Beginners (IT101-30) OR Italian Language I (Intermediate (IT108-30)/Advanced (IT107-30)
  • 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 (FR122-3)
Year Two/Three

Core Modules
  • Modern French Language II (FR201-30)
  • Modern Italian Language ll (IT201-30) OR Modern Italian Language lll (IT301-30)
Optional Modules
  • Intermediate Year French Modules (30-60 credits)
  • Intermediate Year SMLC Modules (0-30 credits)

Year Two/Three - Spent Abroad

Year Four

Core Modules
  • Modern French Language III (FR401-30)
  • Modern Italian Language (IT301-30) OR Modern Italian Language (IT401-30) OR an approved option in Italian (30 credits)
Optional Modules
  • Final Year French Options (30-60 credits)
  • Final Year SMLC Options (0-30 credits)
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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French with Italian

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