BA English Language & French

The BA English Language and French course at Cardiff University is a full-time, three, or four-year program. This course is designed to develop students' written and spoken English and French. It also helps students see the cultural, historical, and sociolinguistic context of both English and French. The curriculum is designed to inspire and engage, preparing students to make meaningful contributions in their chosen careers.Course Content: The curriculum covers areas like English Phonetics, Working with Texts, Describing Language, French Language (Advanced or Beginners), Introduction to English Syntax and Semantics, Language and the mind, and others. The optional year abroad is an opportunity to immerse in French culture and language, boosting language proficiency and cultural awareness.Key Modules: In the first year, core modules include English Sound Structure, English Word and Sentence Structure, Texts in Practice, and Critical Reading and Writing. In French, a choice of pathways is available depending on language competence. In year two, language modules incorporate a focus on professional skills and there is a suite of optional modules in linguistics and literary studies. The final year allows students to explore areas of personal interest with a range of optional modules and they prepare a dissertation or extended essay.Accreditations: The course is recognized by the following organizations - British Council for the teaching of English in the UK, and English UK. The university also holds the Athena SWAN Bronze award which celebrates good practices in gender equality in higher education.Future Careers: With this degree, students can pursue opportunities in different sectors like marketing, teaching, translation, interpretation, tourism, and management. This course equips students with valuable transferable skills including oral and written communication, critical thinking, and research capabilities, thus opening a wide range of career possibilities.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.