French with Spanish
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 Spanish (25% Spanish) 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 a Spanish-speaking country.
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About this course
At the same time, you will develop your linguistic skills in both French and Spanish. For Spanish, you will study a language module in your first and second years, and in your final year you can choose either to study language or to take a module on the culture or society of the Hispanophone world if you have reached a satisfactory language standard in your 2nd year. You don’t have to have studied Spanish before: there are language classes to suit all levels from beginners to post-A level.
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.
A level: 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
- Spanish Language
- French cultural
- Francophone
- French language
- Love
- Language
- Power
- English
- French
Course programme
Year One
Modern French Language (FR101-30)
- Spanish Language for Beginners (HP102-30) Or Spanish Language I (HP101-30)
- The Story of Modern France (FR121-30)
- 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)
- Spanish Language II (HP201-30)
- Intermediate Year French Modules (30-60 credits)
- Intermediate Year SMLC Modules (0-30 credits)
Year Four
- Modern French Language III (FR401-30)
- Modern Spanish Language III (HP301-30) OR an approved option in Hispanic Studies (30 credits)
- Final Year French Options (30-60 credits)
- Final Year SMLC Options (0-30 credits)
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 Spanish