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Overview
This French studies 3 - language and culture of the French-speaking world module from The Open University UK follows on from an OU Level 2 French module. It further develops your knowledge and understanding of French-speaking societies and extends your language competence.
The interactive online study materials are based around text, audio and video resources including interviews and documentaries.
The six module themes provide both broad and focused coverage of historical and contemporary aspects of French-speaking societies which you are encouraged to discuss with your fellow students in tutorials and forums.
What's included
You'll have access to a module website, which is the focal point of your study, and includes:
- a week-by-week study planner
- course-specific module materials
- audio and video content
- assessment details and submission section
- online tutorial access
- access to forums where you can communicate with your tutor and fellow students.
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Visit official programme websiteProgramme Structure
Topics:
- Unit 1: The first unit deals with linguistic diversity and identity.
- Unit 2: Unit 2 is about economy and society. Starting with the industrial revolution in the textile sector in northern France, you'll explore how the industrial revolution shaped society as we know it today.
- Unit 3: Unit 3 takes you on a voyage around the written word and its adaptations.
- Unit 4: Unit 4 is about migration and identity.
- Unit 5: This unit deals with science and technology and starts by introducing you to the status and the importance of science in France, both from an educational and political point of view.
- Unit 6: Finally, Unit 6 will cover history and politics through the prism of key historical events such as the French Revolution, the Dreyfus affair and mai 68.
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Duration
- Part-time
- 8 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
English
Credits
60 alternative credits
Delivered
Online
Disciplines
Area & Cultural Studies Language Studies Languages View 106 other Short Courses in Languages in United KingdomExplore more key information
Visit official programme websiteAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
- This is an OU Level 3 module for students who have successfully completed an OU Level 2 French module or who already have an equivalent knowledge of French.
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International
3228 GBP/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 3228 GBP for the full programme during 8 months. -
National
3228 GBP/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 3228 GBP for the full programme during 8 months.
Funding
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