BA English Language and French - London - Greater London - University of Westminster - I27234

Arabic, Chinese, French and Spanish can be combined (as joint, major and minor) with English Language, English Literature, International Relations and Linguistics. In addition, French can also be combined with Modern History.

Entry Requirements Three A levels (A2) at grades CCC or two A levels (A2) at grades CC.One of these A Levels must be in English. International Baccalaureate candidates are welcome; other Curriculum 2000 combinations will be considered on an individual basis.

BA English Language and French

BA English Language and French

Programme

The course aims to produce graduates with a good level of linguistic and transferable skills in one modern language and another subject area. Great emphasis is placed on the development of language competence, transferable skills and the historical, political, social and cultural background of the languages studied (eg literature or film). The course is structured along three strands:

-The Language Strand (a graded system building up and enhancing language skills, accuracy and fluency)
-The Applied Bilingual Strand (modules focusing on practical skills into and out of the foreign language introducing transferable skills, such as translating and interpreting to and from English)
-The Area Studies Strand (modules studying the historical, political, cultural and literary background of the language)

These are combined with other subject areas and are also available to native speakers of French or Spanish. The course does not include a compulsory period abroad, but the option of spending an academic year abroad (whether studying or working) exists and is actively encouraged. For post-A level students, there is also the opportunity of spending an accredited semester abroad (based on linguistic criteria).