| | French and one other subject to degree level.
You will engage with a wide range of literary texts, learning to recognise and analyse key features. 1st year - Either 15 credits of French (if you studied French in school to the recommended H4 Leaving Certificate or equivalent level) or 30 credits of French (if you are a beginner)
- Non-beginners are strongly recommended to take Language and Culture as a subject in 1st year and to select the modules on French Language and Culture
- Choose your other subjects from the 5 groups available (maximum 1 subject per group)
2nd & 3rd year - French is taken with another subject in 2nd and 3rd year as part of a Double Major or as a Minor
- Optional 10 credit Elective in 2nd year
- Transfer option in 2nd year - into the Business and Languages degree MH409 - for students who have completed the first year of the BA degree (MH101) taking at least 15 credits of a Business subject and passing 30 credits of beginners/15 credits of non-beginner French.
- Erasmus/Study Abroad option after 2nd year
All students of French Studies have the opportunity to spend the third year of their degree programme in a French-speaking country. This might involve: - Studying at a university in France (Erasmus programme)
- Assisting with English classes at a French school (ELA programme - subject to availability)
- Erasmus internship/placement (subject to availability)
- Students who avail of the Year Abroad can have this year recognised as part of their studies and thus convert their degree programme into a 4-year BA International.
Students interested in teaching French should note that the Teaching Council of Ireland requires all registered teachers of French to have spent a minimum of two months living in a French-speaking country. The Maynooth University School of Modern Languages, Literatures and Cultures advises at least a three-month residency. Students who successfully complete a year abroad as part of their programme are conferred with a 4-year BA International. Duration: 3 years (BA) or 4 years (BA International)  Disclaimer
The modules below are indicative of the content associated with this course of study.
The modules are subject to change as the curriculum is revised and reviewed annually. Please check periodically for updates.  | Year 1 | | | Subject Overview
>French has been studied at Maynooth since the foundation of the college in 1795. Maynooth University students enjoy studying French in a friendly, supportive environment at non-beginner level (Leaving Certificate H4 in French or
equivalent recommended), or at beginner level (no minimum requirement).
>If you would like to attain a high level of competency in a modern European and world language, spoken by 300
million people on several continents and in French territories overseas, studying French as part of our degree programme is the path for you.
>Over the course of your degree programme, you will receive an excellent grounding in all aspects of French language through core modules in French Grammar, Writing in French, Oral Expression, and Listening Skills. In second year and final year, you may choose from a range of optional modules in French and Francophone culture, such as Politics and Ideas, Literature and Society, Women’s Writing, Linguistics, Translation and Cinema (depending on availability).
>What distinguishes French at Maynooth is a strong tradition of teaching the French language, literature and culture, with much teaching taking place through the medium of French (for those taking the non-beginner stream).
>Maynooth has a network of exchanges with universities in countries where French is spoken. As part of this programme, you may spend a year studying at a French- speaking university or working as a language teacher in France (subject to availability). Students who successfully complete a year abroad as part of their programme are conferred with a 4-year BA International.
>Students interested in teaching French should note that the Teaching Council of Ireland requires all registered teachers of French to have spent some time living in a French-speaking country. The Maynooth University School of Modern Languages, Literatures and Cultures advises at least a three-month residency.
It is not permitted to take FR152 on its own; it must be taken with FR151. | FR1F30 - FRENCH FOR BEGINNERS | Credits: 30 Not compulsory:  |
- 15 credit option only in 1st year.
- Students who wish to take the 15-credit non-beginners option should note that the expectation is that students would normally have achieved at least a H4 at Leaving Certificate (or equivalent). Students with alternative qualifications or experience are welcome to contact the Academic Coordinator from the School of Modern Languages, Literatures and Cultures by email to smllc@mu.ie - please include your student number in all correspondence.
- Within MH101, subjects from groups 1-5 may be selected (one per group).
| FR1F15 - FRENCH FOR NON-BEGINNERS | Credits: 15 Not compulsory: | | | | Year 2 | | | Subject Overview
>French has been studied at Maynooth since the foundation of the college in 1795. Maynooth University students enjoy studying French in a friendly, supportive environment at non-beginner level (Leaving Certificate H4 in French or
equivalent recommended), or at beginner level (no minimum requirement).
>If you would like to attain a high level of competency in a modern European and world language, spoken by 300
million people on several continents and in French territories overseas, studying French as part of our degree programme is the path for you.
>Over the course of your degree programme, you will receive an excellent grounding in all aspects of French language through core modules in French Grammar, Writing in French, Oral Expression, and Listening Skills. In second year and final year, you may choose from a range of optional modules in French and Francophone culture, such as Politics and Ideas, Literature and Society, Women’s Writing, Linguistics, Translation and Cinema (depending on availability).
>What distinguishes French at Maynooth is a strong tradition of teaching the French language, literature and culture, with much teaching taking place through the medium of French (for those taking the non-beginner stream).
>Maynooth has a network of exchanges with universities in countries where French is spoken. As part of this programme, you may spend a year studying at a French- speaking university or working as a language teacher in France (subject to availability). Students who successfully complete a year abroad as part of their programme are conferred with a 4-year BA International.
>Students interested in teaching French should note that the Teaching Council of Ireland requires all registered teachers of French to have spent some time living in a French-speaking country. The Maynooth University School of Modern Languages, Literatures and Cultures advises at least a three-month residency. | FR2DM - FRENCH | Credits: 30 Not compulsory: | Subject Overview
>French has been studied at Maynooth since the foundation of the college in 1795. Maynooth University students enjoy studying French in a friendly, supportive environment at non-beginner level (Leaving Certificate H4 in French or
equivalent recommended), or at beginner level (no minimum requirement).
>If you would like to attain a high level of competency in a modern European and world language, spoken by 300
million people on several continents and in French territories overseas, studying French as part of our degree programme is the path for you.
>Over the course of your degree programme, you will receive an excellent grounding in all aspects of French language through core modules in French Grammar, Writing in French, Oral Expression, and Listening Skills. In second year and final year, you may choose from a range of optional modules in French and Francophone culture, such as Politics and Ideas, Literature and Society, Women’s Writing, Linguistics, Translation and Cinema (depending on availability).
>What distinguishes French at Maynooth is a strong tradition of teaching the French language, literature and culture, with much teaching taking place through the medium of French (for those taking the non-beginner stream).
>Maynooth has a network of exchanges with universities in countries where French is spoken. As part of this programme, you may spend a year studying at a French- speaking university or working as a language teacher in France (subject to availability). Students who successfully complete a year abroad as part of their programme are conferred with a 4-year BA International.
>Students interested in teaching French should note that the Teaching Council of Ireland requires all registered teachers of French to have spent some time living in a French-speaking country. The Maynooth University School of Modern Languages, Literatures and Cultures advises at least a three-month residency. | FR2MI - FRENCH | Credits: 20 Not compulsory: | | | | Year 3 | | | Subject Overview
>French has been studied at Maynooth since the foundation of the college in 1795. Maynooth University students enjoy studying French in a friendly, supportive environment at non-beginner level (Leaving Certificate H4 in French or
equivalent recommended), or at beginner level (no minimum requirement).
>If you would like to attain a high level of competency in a modern European and world language, spoken by 300
million people on several continents and in French territories overseas, studying French as part of our degree programme is the path for you.
>Over the course of your degree programme, you will receive an excellent grounding in all aspects of French language through core modules in French Grammar, Writing in French, Oral Expression, and Listening Skills. In second year and final year, you may choose from a range of optional modules in French and Francophone culture, such as Politics and Ideas, Literature and Society, Women’s Writing, Linguistics, Translation and Cinema (depending on availability).
>What distinguishes French at Maynooth is a strong tradition of teaching the French language, literature and culture, with much teaching taking place through the medium of French (for those taking the non-beginner stream).
>Maynooth has a network of exchanges with universities in countries where French is spoken. As part of this programme, you may spend a year studying at a French- speaking university or working as a language teacher in France (subject to availability). Students who successfully complete a year abroad as part of their programme are conferred with a 4-year BA International.
>Students interested in teaching French should note that the Teaching Council of Ireland requires all registered teachers of French to have spent some time living in a French-speaking country. The Maynooth University School of Modern Languages, Literatures and Cultures advises at least a three-month residency. | FR3DM - FRENCH | Credits: 30 Not compulsory: | Subject Overview
>French has been studied at Maynooth since the foundation of the college in 1795. Maynooth University students enjoy studying French in a friendly, supportive environment at non-beginner level (Leaving Certificate H4 in French or
equivalent recommended), or at beginner level (no minimum requirement).
>If you would like to attain a high level of competency in a modern European and world language, spoken by 300
million people on several continents and in French territories overseas, studying French as part of our degree programme is the path for you.
>Over the course of your degree programme, you will receive an excellent grounding in all aspects of French language through core modules in French Grammar, Writing in French, Oral Expression, and Listening Skills. In second year and final year, you may choose from a range of optional modules in French and Francophone culture, such as Politics and Ideas, Literature and Society, Women’s Writing, Linguistics, Translation and Cinema (depending on availability).
>What distinguishes French at Maynooth is a strong tradition of teaching the French language, literature and culture, with much teaching taking place through the medium of French (for those taking the non-beginner stream).
>Maynooth has a network of exchanges with universities in countries where French is spoken. As part of this programme, you may spend a year studying at a French- speaking university or working as a language teacher in France (subject to availability). Students who successfully complete a year abroad as part of their programme are conferred with a 4-year BA International.
>Students interested in teaching French should note that the Teaching Council of Ireland requires all registered teachers of French to have spent some time living in a French-speaking country. The Maynooth University School of Modern Languages, Literatures and Cultures advises at least a three-month residency. | FR3MI - FRENCH | Credits: 20 Not compulsory: | | |
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