French Upper Intermediate/Advanced

By the end of the three terms students should be able to

·         understand a wide range of articles and longer texts and also grasp implicit meanings.

·         Express him/herself spontaneously and fluently.

·         Use the language effectively and flexibly in his/her social and professional life.

• Make clear, structured and detailed statements on complex topics and apply various means of text association appropriately in the process

·         Develop cultural awareness and cross-cultural capability

·         Discuss political and social issues

Topics on:

·         Current affairs in France and the francophone world

• Contemporary French and francophone culture: literature, theatre, cinema, art, media.

• Contemporary French and francophone society: customs, new trends.

• The French language in the world

• Study of a contemporary French novel selected by students.