French

Course summary

In year one of the course there are 3 compulsory topics: - Current trends in French-speaking society (the changing nature of family, the ‘cyber-society’ and the place of voluntary work) - Artistic culture in the French-speaking world (a culture proud of its heritage, contemporary francophone music, cinema: the 7th art form) In year two of the course there are 4 compulsory topics: - Current trends in French-speaking society (positive features of a diverse society, life for the marginalised and how criminals are treated) - Aspects of political life in the French-speaking world (teenagers, the right to vote and political commitment, demonstrations, strikes (who holds the power?) and politics and immigration - A study of a French-speaking book and film - An individual research project linked to a French-speaking country or culture