The University of Warwick is a public research university located in Coventry, England. Founded in 1965, it has quickly established itself as one of the UK's leading universities, consistently ranking in the top ten in national league tables. Warwick has a reputation for academic excellence, particularly in the fields of business, economics, engineering, and the humanities. The university is known for its international outlook and has a diverse student body, with students from over 150 countries. With a strong commitment to research and innovation, the University of Warwick is a dynamic and exciting institution that offers a world-class education to its students.

Year One
Modern French Language 1
You will deepen your understanding of French grammar and syntax with the help of tutors experienced in facilitating the transition from A-level to university-level competence You will learn appropriate technical vocabulary and handle complex structures You will develop the skills required to produce authentic and accurate translations of written texts in both English and French Finally writing in formal French introduces you to the structures and methods used to debate ideas on contemporary issues You will increase your reading and comprehension skills and develop your ability to exploit texts for vocabulary idioms syntax and grammatical structures Working with a native speaker in small groups you will discuss topics on contemporary French and Francophone culture and society using audio video and written resources

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Modern French Language for Beginners
As a beginner in the acquisition of the French language you will cover the main linguistic skills in speaking listening writing and reading You will focus on gaining grammatical accuracy as well as communicative fluency and competence By the end of the you will be expected to be able to sustain everyday conversations in French read authentic texts such as newspaper articles follow the gist of TV video extracts and be able to write an intermediate range of texts in French You will also work on basic translations to and from French as a means of consolidating your knowledge

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Modes of Reading
What is a reader? How is our understanding and perception of a text formed? What does it mean to think critically when we read? This module allows you to explore these questions by putting a spotlight on the question of critical thinking in the twentieth and twenty-first centuries By studying a series of literary texts in relation to some of the most influential literary and cultural theorists of the last hundred you will take your own position on everything from Marxism queer and feminist theory to ecocriticism and postcolonial critique

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The Story of Modern France
Why is modern France so deeply invested in the past? What are the milestones in the creation of modern France? How have notions of France and Frenchness been shaped through the stories told about them? These are some of the questions you will explore through close reading of primary sources from major periods and events in French history You will explore a range of written visual and audio-visual materials from the student posters of May 1968 to prints dating back to the French Revolution and from stories of Charlemagne to films and texts reflecting France’s ongoing preoccupation with its (often controversial) recent past Equipped with these foundations you will be well prepared to study further aspects of French and Francophone culture in the later stages of your degree

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One further module from the School of Modern Languages and Cultures
And one option from English

Epic into Novel
Tracking the transition from the epics of the ancient world to their incarnation as texts of modernity this module introduces you to some of the most influential and formative works of world literature You will study central texts of the classical world such as Gilgamesh Homer’s Iliad Virgil’s Aeneid and Catullus; ancient epics from India and Africa; Milton’s Paradise Lost; as well as responses to ancient epic by Tennyson Margaret Atwood Seamus Heaney and Maria Dahvana Headley Reading across history and cultures between languages and genres you will develop the skills to analyse narrative character and style

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Medieval and Early Modern Literature
Taking you from the mythical court of King Arthur to the real world of ambition intrigue and danger in the courts of Henry VIII and Elizabeth I this module introduces you to early literature written in a range of genres (romance epic fabliau) and poetic forms You will study texts like Chaucer’s Canterbury Tales Thomas More’s Utopia Edmund Spenser’s The Faerie Queene and Shakespeare’s sonnets to explore some of the period’s highest ideals—‘trawthe’ or integrity—as well as some of humanity’s darkest impulses greed deception revenge and desire

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Modern World Literatures
This module introduces you to the defining concerns styles and contexts of modern world literature from 1789 to the present You will encounter concepts like Romanticism modernity gothic and postcolonialism through novels short stories poetry and drama from revolutionary France to Meiji era Japan industrial Britain to the decolonizing Caribbean Your reading might include Mary Shelley’s gothic novel Frankenstein Lu Xun’s story of China in transition 'Diary of a Madman' or Clarice Lispector’s haunting meditation on life in Rio de Janeiro The Hour of the Star

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Intermediate Year
Modern French Language 2
You will consolidate and develop the productive and receptive language skills acquired in your first By the end of the module you should have appropriate knowledge of vocabulary and syntactic and grammatical structures to produce written French in two prescribed genres You will develop your skills in translation to and from French with a focus on specific translation problems and increase the accuracy with which you use grammatical structures In spoken French you will comprehend and produce structured spoken French on a range of topics of contemporary significance in the context of simulated scenarios

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Modern French Language 2 (Post-beginners)
You will increase the range of your general and specialised vocabulary in French improve your speaking listening and comprehension skills and develop your ability to translate from French including through a sound knowledge of grammar register semantic nuances and style There will be opportunities to write in French and to work on materials applicable to real-life situations

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A selection of optional modules in the School of Modern Languages and Cultures (30 credits) and in English and Comparative Literary Studies (60 credits)

Final Year
Modern French Language 3
You will consolidate and develop your ability to write and speak confidently and at a level of intellectual sophistication in correct French By the end of the course you should be able to produce a structured written argument on a given topic in French that is grammatically correct idiomatic varied in vocabulary and grammatical structure and in an appropriate register You should be able to translate from French to English and English to French accurately using your detailed knowledge of grammar vocabulary and idiom and employing an appropriate register You will strengthen your skills in pronunciation and intonation and demonstrate these through fluent oral presentation and discussion of an intellectually serious topic

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A selection of optional modules in the School of Modern Languages and Cultures (30 credits) and in English and Comparative Literary Studies (60 credits)

Optional modules
See the optional modules for French Studies
See the optional modules for English Literature

• The University of Warwick is a world-renowned public research university located in Coventry, England. Established in 1965, it has rapidly established itself as one of the leading universities in the UK and the world, consistently ranking in the top ten in national and international league tables.
• Academic excellence is at the heart of the University of Warwick, with a reputation for excellence in fields such as business, economics, engineering, and the humanities. The university has four faculties: Arts, Science, Social Sciences, and Medicine, with over 30 academic departments and more than 300 degree courses at undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral levels.
• The Warwick Business School is one of the most respected business schools in the UK, with an international reputation for excellence in research and teaching. It offers a range of undergraduate, postgraduate, and executive education programs, including the highly regarded Warwick MBA.
• The university's commitment to research is evident in its world-class research facilities and centres, which focus on areas such as energy, healthcare, and digital technologies. Warwick is also home to a number of research institutes and centres, including the Warwick Manufacturing Group, the Warwick Medical School, and the Warwick Centre for Applied Linguistics.
• The University of Warwick is also renowned for its international outlook, with a diverse student body representing over 150 nationalities. It has strong partnerships with universities around the world, with opportunities for students to study abroad and for international students to study at Warwick.
• The university has a strong commitment to innovation and entrepreneurship, with numerous initiatives and programs aimed at supporting student startups and promoting innovation. The Warwick Enterprise Hub provides students with access to resources and support to develop their business ideas, while the Warwick Innovation Centre offers incubation and office space for startups and small businesses.
• The University of Warwick has a beautiful campus that spans over 700 acres and features state-of-the-art facilities, including a modern sports centre, a world-class arts centre, and numerous research facilities. The campus is located in Coventry, a historic city in the heart of England with excellent transport links to London and other major cities.
• In conclusion, the University of Warwick is a world-class institution that is known for its academic excellence, commitment to research and innovation, international outlook, and beautiful campus. With a diverse and dynamic student body, the university offers a rich and rewarding academic experience that prepares students for success in their chosen fields.

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