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Overview

This course is for adults who have completed A-level or degree-level French, or who have completed 5 or 6 years of personal study and are keen to read French literature extracts crossing several centuries.

Homework is given on a weekly basis, which will consist of some independent reading and answering reflective questions. 

What Will I Study?

You will expand your knowledge of French authors and key literary extracts from the Renaissance to the present day.

We will cover a range of literary extracts, which will encompass:

  • Poetry
  • Plays and sketches
  • Short stories and novels
  • Philosophy and opinion pieces
  • Adult and children's comic books

Entry Requirements

To join at this level, you should be confident reading modern day French, such as newspaper and magazine articles. You should also be able to try to express your views in French and have 5 or 6 years of French study behind you.

If you have any questions regarding your suitability for this course, please contact us ahedlanguages@psc.ac.uk 

Materials

Please bring pen, paper and a folder.

Progression

After completing this course, you may progress to the next course Year 5, where you will further develop your knowledge in French Literature, subject to sufficient demand.