If you study French, you will gain an in-depth understanding of the culture and society of the French-speaking world, through studying films, music, media, politics, and more. You will develop skills in communication through listening, speaking, reading, and writing, as well as translation into and out of the language. You will also develop your language skills to be able to read and analyze a book and film in French, which is both challenging and fun. French will test your analytical skills and ability to express yourself clearly. Studying French will broaden your job prospects and you will earn yourself a ticket to travel and work confidently in the French-speaking world. In the first year, you will study topics focusing on Family, Education, the Workplace, Music, Media, Festivals, and Traditions. You will be given a wide variety of authentic materials including film, music, interactive online activities, language laboratory activities, and the opportunity to work or stay in France on an exchange. You will also study a film in-depth – The Intouchables. You will also have a weekly session with our language assistant to help prepare you for your oral exam. In the second year, you will consolidate and extend the first year’s topics. Furthermore, you will study Immigration and Multiculturalism in France and the Occupation of France during World War 2. You will also study the novel L’Étranger by Albert Camus. As with the first year, you will have weekly sessions with our language assistant in preparation for your oral exam.