Modules

You will normally divide your study time equally between French and English, totalling 120 credits of modules per year. In year one, if you start with us as a beginner in French, you will work on a structured language programme to enable rapid progress. If you start at post-A level, your modules are geared to improve your French language skills, and you will take options in culture, politics and linguistics. In English, you will choose three wide-ranging modules from four areas: Medieval English language and literature, literature since 1500, drama and performance and applied linguistics. They will give you a thorough grounding in the relevant areas and influence your studies in years two and four. Your core French language module in year two will prepare you for your year abroad. You will also be able to choose from a range of optional modules covering French literature, culture, history, politics and society. In English, depending on your module choices in your first year, you will choose three modules in your second year that cover at least two areas of study, allowing you to begin to focus your studies while still spanning the rich range of topics encompassed in the discipline. Your third academic year is spent in France or a Francophone country studying at one of our exchange universities, teaching on the British Council assistantship programme or undertaking a work placement with a company. In year four everyone takes the same French language classes and is assessed at degree level in the language. You will also choose optional modules from the areas of French literature, history, politics, society and linguistics, with the option of writing a dissertation under expert supervision. In English you will choose optional modules across at least two of the main areas of the discipline (Medieval English language and literature, literature since 1500, drama and performance and applied linguistics). Placement and volunteering opportunities are available in the School of Cultures, Languages and Area Studies and the School of English, as well as via the Nottingham Advantage Award.