科克大學(xué)

French at UCC will not only expand your knowledge and use of the language, it will introduce you to modern French culture and the cultures of French-speaking countries worldwide.

Along with translation, philosophy, visual culture and linguistics, you will study a wide range of topics, including history, literature, music, theatre, politics and the connections France has to other countries.

The course brings together a sense of French culture, its role in the world, and the value of the language – one of the two working languages of many institutions, such as the European Union.

French at UCC opens the door to a vast amount of opportunities on a global scale.

Modules

Year 1
You will study one language course, covering grammar, comprehension, oral and auditory work, and one culture course, which is lecture-based. The language classes are small, so participation is a vital part of the learning process.

Years 2 and 3
You will take a language class and a literature seminar. Most students take a lecture course on the 17th century (covering politics, architecture, literature, role of women, art). Options are then available on art, linguistics, writings from North Africa and beyond, politics, theatre, fiction, philosophy.

Up to now you will probably have read only short texts in French, and as your study and skills develop in French, you will be reading books, articles, websites, and watching media in the original language - gradually increasing as you progress through the course and your language improves.

As well as learning about these areas of French culture, the idea is that such work will be absolutely necessary to helping you get a feel for the language so that you can use it creatively, as well as for answering or asking questions.

Skills and Careers Information

Language skills are vital in a globalised economy, and with so many multinationals coming to Ireland the demand is high for French, the most widely spoken language in Europe.

Language and cultural knowledge provide career mobility, and many of our graduates are now working in France, Belgium and Switzerland.

Studying French at UCC will equip you with language skills and transferable skills in writing and cultural awareness so you can make connections with your peers in other countries.