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Stellenbosch University

Bachelor of Arts with Honours in French

The Bachelor of Arts with Honours in French in Language and Culture Studies is offered by Stellenbosch University.

Program Length: 1 YEAR.

Bachelor of Arts with Honours in French offered by the Stellenbosch University at the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences

This one-year, coursework programme is presented in French and is designed to diversify and to deepen students' knowledge of French literature and to further the acquisition of relevant research methodology. Themes include myth and modernity, literature and society, gender and film studies. An introductory module in translation equips students to use French as a professional tool whereas regular seminars develop a variety of competencies, such as stylistics and phonetics. Bursaries are made available by the French Government for further studies and/or training in France.

Programme Structure

The one module consists of three topics in French literature and translation practices presented in weekly seminars. During seminars, you submit assignments and do oral presentations on specific topics. The other module comprises the writing of a research assignment for which you have done independent research.

The programme is presented on a weekly basis in four lectures and two seminars.

Duration of Programme

The programme extends over one academic year on a full-time basis.

Programme Content

Compulsory modules

French Literature and Aspects of Cultural Mediation (90)

Assignment (French Literature) (30)

 

Assessment and Examination

The module French Literature and Aspects of Cultural Mediation 771 is assessed by means of written assignments, oral presentations during seminars and formal oral and written examinations. The assessment of the Assignment 772 includes the research project and an oral defence. To pass, a final mark of at least 50% is required in each module.