How will my degree be structured?
Year One (Level 1)
The Level 1 programme helps you make the transition from A Level to university study, while showing the possibilities offered by studying French at Sheffield. We provide you with a solid grounding in language study while introducing you to the academic skills needed for your degree.
The core language units combine intensive study of the French language with lectures on society and culture. These lectures take in literature, film, theatre, history and social issues. The academic skills component covers topics such as research and referencing.
The flexible structure of your first year at Sheffield gives you the chance to start a language from scratch or study modules from any other department across the University.
Year Two (Level 2)
All students follow core language modules at Level 2. As part of the preparation for your year abroad you will also choose one of two other core modules covering aspects of contemporary French society.
You will also have the opportunity to develop your skills across a number of specialist modules. These modules cover areas such as literature, linguistics, society, cinema, business, politics, cultural and gender studies.
All French courses offer you exposure to a large and diverse field of knowledge. Dual Honours students do not cover the same range of specialised studies as Single Honours students, but you are able to explore at least one area in depth during your second year.
Year Three (year abroad)Depending on your degree programme, you will spend either one or two semesters in a French speaking country. You can study at a university, pursue voluntary work, do a work placement or work as a language assistant. |
Teaching and assessmentMost of your work at Level 2 and Level 3 is in seminar groups. We believe that this provides the best opportunities for personalised study, active participation and collaborative learning. We believe in helping you develop skills which are relevant to the world of work. These include information-handling techniques, presentation skills, time management and team work. These skills are developed through a variety of teaching and learning methods, including presentations by staff and students, small-group work, class discussions and structured independent study. Types of assessmentYour core language modules are assessed by written and oral exams, as well as for your continued performance in oral classes. Optional modules are assessed by either presentations, exams, essays, or a combination of the three. |
Year Four (Level 3)Level 3 offers further opportunities for specialist study, alongside core modules designed to develop sophisticated language use across a range of topics. Most students will choose at least two optional modules from the broad range on offer. Although all Level 3 modules can be studied individually, some form a progression from Level 2 modules. This allows you to pursue a specialism across two years of study. |