We aim to instil our love of France and French culture in our students so that you will develop language skills rapidly and make the most of your year abroad. All our students have easy access to IT facilities, and unlimited use of the Languages Centre, which is fully equipped with video viewing facilities, satellite TV and CALL packages. We also operate a Language Laboratory and a Documentation Centre offering reference material including newspapers, magazines and information on cultural events. You'll be taught in seminars which are supplemented by group or individual tutorials. Language teaching is organised in practical sessions including language laboratory work, computer sessions, and skills-based workshops.
Assessment is by essays, oral presentations and exams according to the individual subject.
Staff research interests include French Cinema, 19th and 20th Century French Literature, Media, French Economy, French Business and Francophone Studies. You get the opportunity to study or work abroad in your third year in both France and other French speaking countries. If you fulfil the Year Abroad requirement on a Socrates exchange you are generally exempt from fees for that year. Staff were judged as conducting research of national and international importance in the latest Research Assessment Exercise carried out by the Higher Education Funding Council for England. Career Prospects Language skills are an asset to a wide range of careers and are increasingly in demand in business.