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. This subject also provides students with a Work Integrated Learning opportunity.

• 1Use sophisticated oral and written French at level B2/C1 of the Common European Framework for Languages
• 2Identify three specialised fields (19th, 20th, 21st century) in at least one of the three core areas of French literature, linguistics, and cultural (cinema) studies
• 3Describe the wider literary or linguistic methods used in the specialist fields of French Studies (eg close reading) by developing analytical skills
• 4Gain the capacity to engage in intercultural dialogue taking into consideration the diverse needs of the French Studies academic and professional communities
• 5Locate and critically analyse pertinent research literature in both French and English through self-directed small research projects
• 6Proficiently employ learning and research technologies in French and English.