SECTION 1 – THE MAYNOOTH BACHELOR OF ARTS DEGREE
French (group 6 subject) CAO Code: MH101 | CAO Points 2021: 338 Minimum entry requirements: While there is no minimum entry requirement to study non-beginner French, we generally recommend H4 Leaving Certificate French. Beginners: no minimum French requirement. For full details about entry requirements see p. 42. If taking up French as a beginner, it is advisable to attend all lectures from the first week of term.
>>Students have been studying French at Maynooth since the foundation of the college in 1795.
>>French is a world language, spoken by 300 million people on several continents and in French territories overseas.
>>If you would like to attain a high level of competency in a modern European and world language, as well as learn about French and Francophone cultures past and present, 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).
Course structure 1st year
2nd year and Final year
BA Bachelor of Arts – French – Double Major or as a Minor
>>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 (see p. 13 for details) >>New transfer option in 2nd year - into the new Business and Languages degree MH409 - for students who have completed the first year of the BA degree (MH101) taking 30 credits of a Business subject and passing 30 credits of beginners/15 credits of nonbeginners’ French.
Erasmus/Study Abroad option after 2nd year
1st year
2nd year
Final year
>>Written and spoken skills in French >>Topics in French and Francophone culture and society
>>Written and spoken skills >>Modules on politics, culture, cinema, literature, linguistics and Francophone cultures
>>Recommended year abroad – Erasmus or language assistant >>In final year (4th year if Erasmus or language assistantship option taken) you will choose from modules on literature, politics and culture in France and Francophone countries, linguistics, translation and other options
You will engage with a wide range of texts, learning to recognise and analyse key features. >>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) >>Choose up to 3 other subjects including Critical Skills from the 5 groups available (maximum 1 subject per group – see groups table p. 45)
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.
For MH101 subject groups table go to p. 45
Possible topics
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