BA (Hons) French and Comparative Literature

The French and Comparative Literature undergraduate course at Queen Mary University of London fosters both language proficiency and intercultural knowledge. It provides an insightful exploration of literary and cultural movements across different historical periods, genres, and geographic boundaries. As students navigate through the course, they develop their project work, presentation, and essay writing skills.Course Content: The BA French and Comparative Literature course extends your knowledge of the French language and Francophone culture. It allows you to explore the medium of language, study major insights into different cultures, and gain a fresh perspective on the world. The Comparative Literature component enables an in-depth understanding of different world literatures, looking at diverse movements, periods, and genres. The course includes seminars, lectures, workshops, and field work, with an emphasis on independent research and project work. Key Modules: The course features modules on different aspects of French and Francophone societies, History of French cinema, Paris and the French Revolution, and European and Non-European styles of writing. The course also includes modules on the French language, literature, cinema, politics and history. Future Careers: The career choices for students pursuing this course are diverse. Graduates can potentially follow careers in international organisations, teaching, translation, media, marketing, publishing, or the Civil Service, banking, and business sectors. The course also prepares you for further study at the master's and PhD levels.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.