The French programme aims to foster critical thinking and to develop intellectual acumen through both the development of linguistic proficiency in French and through the exploration of the rich and complex literary, cultural, historical and philosophical traditions of modern France and Francophone countries. Through a wide range of modules, spanning a wealth of geographical, chronological and generic diversity — from the Renaissance to the contemporary period; from metropolitan France to Québec and francophone America; from poetry, prose and drama to history of ideas and cinema — we are committed to nurturing in students the ability to analyze critically the ways in which language and ideas work, and how they inflect and shape the society in which we live.

Since cultural engagement can only be achieved through an advanced level of linguistic competence, we are dedicated to providing small-group teaching in both language and literary / cultural modules, in order to maintain a vibrant and interactive learning environment for the students, while nonetheless fostering autonomous learning skills and a sense of personal responsibility for learning.

Ultimately, the French programme aims to help create reflective, open-minded individuals, endowed with an understanding of cultural diversity and difference.

1 - Express ideas in accurate and fluid spoken and written French.
2 - Function with ease and confidence in a French-speaking environment.
3 - Facilitate and engage in intercultural exchange.
4 - Know how to tackle a research project in the broadest sense (not only in terms of academic research, but across a range of professional environments).
5 - Know how to evaluate source material.
6 - Know how to articulate the research findings in a coherent and structured fashion.
7 - Apply the principles of critical thinking developed through engagement with French material to the evaluation of ideas more generally.
8 - Demonstrate an ability to think independently.
9 - Understand the ethical implications of ideas as expressed in a considerable range of French literary texts from diverse historical periods.
10 - Articulate an awareness of the ways in which French thinkers and writers over a range of historical periods have reflected on society and on the human condition.
11 - Demonstrate an awareness of the fundamental importance of critical thinking itself, of continual questioning, to the health of any society.

Students must complete Level 2 Language modules before being allowed to register for any Level 3 Language or content modules. Students MUST Complete ALL French Level 2 core modules. In addition, students MUST complete TWO Level 2 option modules.

Students must register to their two Stage 3 core modules and select three of the Level 3 option modules.

Students must register to their two final stage core modules and select three of the Level 3 option modules.

Module ID	Module Title	Trimester	Credits
Stage 2 Core Modules
FR20020	French language II a: Grammaire et syntaxe françaises	Autumn	5
FR20040	French Language II b: Expression française écrite et orale	Spring	5
FR20180	La France d'aujourd'hui	Spring	5
Stage 2 Core Modules
Stage 2 Options - A)MIN0OF: This module is the equivalent of an elective. You can take it instead of one of your Stage 2 electives. Please make sure that you have selected the correct number of programme options.
HUM20010	Career Readiness for Arts	Autumn	5
Stage 2 Options - A)MIN0OF: This module is the equivalent of an elective. You can take it instead of one of your Stage 2 electives. Please make sure that you have selected the correct number of programme options.
Stage 2 Options - B)MIN0OF: This elective module is available to all students of all Colleges at all levels.
FR10140	Paris	Spring	5
Stage 2 Options - B)MIN0OF: This elective module is available to all students of all Colleges at all levels.
Stage 2 Options - C)2OF: Students must choose two level 2 option modules.
FR20130	French New Wave	Autumn	5
FR20140	Versailles: Power, Politics & Spectacle	Autumn	5
FR20220	World War 2 in French Culture	Autumn	5
FR20160	The Realist Novel	Spring	5
Stage 2 Options - C)2OF: Students must choose two level 2 option modules.
Stage 3 Core Modules
FR30310	French Language 3a: Expression avancée	Autumn	5
FR30320	French Language 3b	Spring	5
Stage 3 Core Modules
Stage 3 Options - A)3OF: Students must complete three level 3 option modules.
FR30270	The Object in Postwar French Culture	Autumn	5
FR30290	Qu'est-ce que l'individualisme	Autumn	5
FR30350	Narratives of Place	Autumn	5
FR30040	Literature of Quebec	Spring	5
FR30080	Reading Racine's Women	Spring	5
FR30210	Research in French	Spring	5
Stage 3 Options - A)3OF: Students must complete three level 3 option modules.
Stage 3 Options - B)MIN0OF: This elective module is available to all students of all Colleges at all levels.
FR10140	Paris	Spring	5
Stage 3 Options - B)MIN0OF: This elective module is available to all students of all Colleges at all levels.
Stage 4 Core Modules
FR30310	French Language 3a: Expression avancée	Autumn	5
FR30320	French Language 3b	Spring	5
Stage 4 Core Modules
Stage 4 Options - A)3OF: Students must complete three level 3 option modules.
FR30270	The Object in Postwar French Culture	Autumn	5
FR30290	Qu'est-ce que l'individualisme	Autumn	5
FR30350	Narratives of Place	Autumn	5
FR30040	Literature of Quebec	Spring	5
FR30080	Reading Racine's Women	Spring	5
FR30210	Research in French	Spring	5
Stage 4 Options - A)3OF: Students must complete three level 3 option modules.
Stage 4 Options - B)MIN0OF: This elective module is available to all students of all Colleges at all levels.
FR10140	Paris	Spring	5
Stage 4 Options - B)MIN0OF: This elective module is available to all students of all Colleges at all levels.

		Award		GPA
Programme	Module Weightings	Rule Description	Description
BHACS014	Stage 3 - 50.00% Stage 2 - 50.00%	Standard Honours Award	First Class Honours	3.68	4.20
			Second Class Honours, Grade 1	3.08	3.67
			Second Class Honours, Grade 2	2.48	3.07
			Pass	2.00	2.47
BHACS001	Stage 3 - 50.00% Stage 2 - 50.00%	Standard Honours Award	First Class Honours	3.68	4.20
			Second Class Honours, Grade 1	3.08	3.67
			Second Class Honours, Grade 2	2.48	3.07
			Pass	2.00	2.47
BHACS011	Stage 4 - 50.00% Stage 2 - 50.00%	Standard Honours Award	First Class Honours	3.68	4.20
			Second Class Honours, Grade 1	3.08	3.67
			Second Class Honours, Grade 2	2.48	3.07
			Pass	2.00	2.47
BHACS023	Stage 3 - 70.00% Stage 2 - 30.00%	Standard Honours Award	First Class Honours	3.68	4.20
			Second Class Honours, Grade 1	3.08	3.67
			Second Class Honours, Grade 2	2.48	3.07
			Pass	2.00	2.47
BHACS027	Stage 4 - 50.00% Stage 3 - 30.00% Stage 2 - 20.00%	Standard Honours Award	First Class Honours	3.68	4.20
			Second Class Honours, Grade 1	3.08	3.67
			Second Class Honours, Grade 2	2.48	3.07
			Pass	2.00	2.47