UCD Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences
"Studying French at UCD has been a truly rewarding experience. I always looked forward to classes as I knew I was going to learn something new. The lecturers and tutors are very friendly and are more than willing to help with any questions you might have. I thoroughly enjoyed my Erasmus year in Lyon, which helped me gain fluency in the language while making lifelong friends of different nationalities."
Germaine Fagan Graduate French BA (Hons) (NFQ Level 8)
CAO Code DN500 Joint Hons Full Time CAO Code DN501 Joint Hons Part Time
CAO Points Range 2014 340 — 605
Length of Course BA Hons (3 Years) BA Intl (4 Years, including one year of study abroad)
Average Intake 125
Entry Requirements English ¬ Irish ¬ A third language ¬ Three other recognised subjects
Leaving Certificate Passes in six subjects including those shown above, of which two must be minimum HC3
A-Level/GCSE See
www.ucd.ie/myucd/alevel
Other EU Applicants See
www.ucd.ie/myucd/eu
Non-EU Applicants See
www.ucd.ie/myucd/noneu
Level 5/6 FETAC Entry Routes Yes, see
www.ucd.ie/myucd/fetac
Level 6/7 Progression Routes None
Mature Entry Route Yes, see page 182
Special Entry Recommendation We recommend that you study French only if you have at least a HC3 grade in Leaving Certificate French, or equivalent.
Choosing French French can be taken as part of a Joint Honours degree, either full time (DN500) or part time (DN501). Opportunities exist for suitably qualified students to spend an extra year abroad and graduate with a BA (International). If you wish to reach the level of linguistic proficiency required by employers, we recommend that you opt for the four-year BA (International) degree. Alternatively, if you wish to study more than one language, with a year abroad, consider DN541 International Languages (see page 50). Review the other subjects you can study with French by looking at the diagram on page 35.
Why is this subject for me? In studying French at UCD, you will: develop your communication skills and critical thinking by exploring the language and cultures of France and other French- speaking countries; broaden your understanding and command of a language that is both European and global; and equip yourself for today’s increasingly diverse society and workplace by enhancing your cultural awareness and intellectual flexibility.
What will I study? You will study the French language and French and francophone literature and culture, developing your linguistic and critical skills across a three-year or four- year degree.
First Year Foundations in Language and Literature: French Language I & II ¬Reading French I & II
Other courses of interest International Languages
Commerce International
Second Year Expanding Linguistic and Critical Skills: French Language I & II ¬Option modules
�50 �84
Third Year Deepening Linguistic and Cultural Awareness: French Language I & II ¬Option modules
Sample option modules: Baudelaire ¬ The Realist Novel ¬Proust ¬ Contemporary French Poetry ¬ Versailles ¬ Reading Racine’s Women ¬Second Language Acquisition ¬ Introduction to the Enlightenment
French is taught in lectures, classes and through independent study.
Assessment is by continuous assessment, in-class tests, mid-semester written assignments, project work and end-of- semester exams.
Career & Graduate Study Opportunities The communication skills, critical awareness, cultural sensitivity and intellectual flexibility fostered by the study of French open up a wide range of careers, including:
International business ¬ International relations ¬Public administration ¬Education ¬ Translation and interpreting ¬ Journalism and media ¬ Tourism¬Careers in the EU
A BA in French may also lead to further study, such as the UCD MA in Modern Languages, or other programmes such as European studies, international relations or translation.
International Study Opportunities Students of the Joint Honours degree, DN500, are encouraged to apply to spend an additional year abroad at one of our 13 partner universities across France, Belgium, Switzerland and Canada, graduating with a four-year BA (International). Places may be limited and preference will be given to those with better results.
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