French 7

This subject explores the diversity of the French language across various contexts, geographical regions, and genres. Students will investigate the origins of French, tracing its development from its Latin roots to its contemporary forms. They will develop advanced oral and written skills while examining regional varieties of French, different linguistic registers, as well as the specificities of journalistic and literary writing styles. Through engagement with authentic audiovisual materials, press articles, and short stories, combined with text analysis, class discussions, media production, and creative writing, students will refine their linguistic competence and deepen their understanding of the stylistic dimensions of French.

• 1Use sophisticated oral French at level B2/C1 of the Common European Framework for Languages.
• 2Use sophisticated written French at level B2/C1 of the Common European Framework for Languages.
• 3Identify three specialised fields (19th, 20th, 21st century) in at least one of the three core areas of French literature, linguistics, and cultural (cinema) studies
• 4Describe the wider literary or linguistic methods used in the specialist fields of French Studies (eg close reading) by developing analytical skills
• 5Reflect on their identity as a multicultural and multilingual person and as a global citizen
• 6Locate pertinent research literature in both French and English through self-directed small research projects.
• 7Use learning and research technologies in French and English.