Fact file - 2014 entry
UCAS code:RR1F
Qualification:BA Jt Hons
Type and duration:4 year UG (year 3 out)
Qualification name:French and Beginners German
A level offer: ABB
Required subjects: Grade A in French at A level
IB score: 32 (6 in French at Higher Level)
Available part time: yes
Course places: 60 for all joint honours courses in the Department of German Studies
Campus: University Park Campus
Course overview
This course offers you the opportunity to combine studies in French and German language, literature and culture. You normally devote half your time to each discipline. An intensive beginners' course in German will enable you to capitalise on your proven language-learning ability and develop German to degree level. In French you will undertake language study at the appropriate post-A level standard.
Year one
In German, you will begin a structured course in the language to take you from beginners to advanced level and are also introduced to aspects of German culture and history. In French you will take language classes at an appropriate level to give you a firm grounding in the structures of the language and pursue a choice of introductory studies in French literature, contemporary France, French history or linguistics.
Year two
In French and German, your language studies will be consolidated and developed to prepare you for the year abroad. You will take modules in literature, history, linguistics, politics and society from a wide choice of modules in German and French/Francophone studies.
Year three
You will divide your time between Germany or Austria and France/a Francophone country. You will have the opportunity to study at an exchange university, work as an English language assistant, or work for a German, Austrian or French company.
Year four
You will develop your command of both languages and their use in increasingly sophisticated contexts, and study optional modules drawn from the areas of literature, history, politics, society, media and linguistics. You may choose to write a dissertation on an area of German or French/Francophone studies.
More information
See also the
Department of French and Francophone Studies.
Entry requirements
A levels: ABB, including Grade A in French at A level
English language requirements
IELTS 7.0 (no less than 6.0 in any element)
TOEFL iBT 100 (no less that 20 in speaking and 19 in each other element)
Alternative qualifications
For details please see the alternative qualifications page
Flexible admissions policy
We may make some applicants an offer lower than advertised, depending on their personal and educational circumstances.
Modules
The modules we offer are inspired by the research interests of our staff and as a result, may change from year to year. The following list is therefore subject to change but should give you a flavour of the modules we offer.
Typical year-one modules
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The French Language
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Beginners' German Language
Typical year-two modules
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The French Language
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German Language (Post-Beginners)
Typical year-three modules
Year spent abroad. Please see the Department of German Studies Year Abroad page and the Department of French and Francophone Studies Year Abroad page.
Typical year-four modules
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The French Language
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German Essay and Oral
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Translation from German
Typical optional modules
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Contemporary France
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Heimat in the German Cinema
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France: Histoire et Mythologies
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Introduction to German Film Studies
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Women and Society in the Post-War Novel
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The Golden Age of French Cinema
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Germany in the International Context since 1945
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Media in Germany
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Media and Political Communication in France
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Epic Theatre
Careers
You will develop a broad understanding of French and German culture, society, literature and history and you will acquire a high level of expertise in spoken and written French and German. You will have specialist knowledge of the areas you chose to focus on and your international experience in two different countries will demonstrate to employers that you are independent, adaptable and able to cope in challenging situations.
Average starting salary
The average starting salary for 2010/11 full-time graduates of the Department of German Studies was £22,454 and for graduates of the Department of French and Francophone Studies it was £19,687.*
*Average starting salary from known destinations of first-degree leavers who studied full-time, 2010/11.
Careers Support and Advice
Studying for a degree at The University of Nottingham will provide you with the type of skills and experiences that will prove invaluable in any career, whichever direction you decide to take. Throughout your time with us, our Careers and Employability Service can work with you to improve your employability skills even further; assisting with job or course applications, searching for appropriate work experience placements and hosting events to bring you closer to a wide range of prospective employers.
Have a look at our Careers page for an overview of all the employability support and opportunities that we provide to current students.
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Assessment
This course contains a period of study abroad. Students normally spend a semester in each country and are assessed in the following:
French: students' language skills and cultural understanding are assessed through a mix of presentations and written assignments upon their return to Nottingham.
German: students' language skills and cultural understanding, developed during their year abroad, are assessed by a presentation. The assessment forms part of the final year language module R23201 or R23202 (essay and oral, worth 10 credits) and contributes 20% to the overall module mark.