ObjectivesThis programme is distinctive in combining the study of linguistic theories with an interdisciplinary and applied perspective, relating to the English and French languages. Its main focus is the detailed study of English in its social contexts, situated against the context of other languages in the contemporary world. The close study of another major European language and its culture provides an important comparative dimension to the course.The French elements of the degree are taught by staff in the Department of French Studies, which is top-rated for research, with staff of international status, including French native speakers. The degree is in the format major-minor, and offered in full-time and part-time (daytime) modes.
Entry requirementsThere are different entry qualifications for each programme. Some programmes require you to have a certain amount of knowledge in a subject before you begin the degree programme – this is called a ‘subject requirement’. Other programmes do not have any specific subject requirements. All programmes will, however, expect you to have reached a certain standard in your education and will ask you to achieve certain grades in your examinations. Most programmes have a standard offer so that you know in advance what you are likely to need. Please note that even if you have the minimum entry qualifications, you are not necessarily guaranteed a place on the degree programme.
Academic titleBA Applied English Language Studies with French
Course descriptionYear 1
-Sounds, Grammar and Meaning
-English Language and Society
-English Language in Use (optional)
-Advanced French Language OR Intermediate
-French Language
-Contemporary France: Politics and Literature OR French Cinema: Society, Culture and History
Year 2
-Issues in Language and Society
-Approaches to Discourse
-Research Methods
-English Grammar
-English Phonology
-French Language
-Translation OR French for Managers
Final Year
-Semiotics and Stylistics
-Literacy: Social, Educational and Cognitive Perspectives
-Dissertation
-Advanced French Language Skills
-Translation from French OR Translation into French