During this course, you will read and listen to authentic French language materials and will study aspects of contemporary society, cultural background, and heritage of a country where French is spoken. You will have opportunities to develop your understanding and awareness of spiritual, moral, ethical, environmental, health, and European issues. You will extend and develop your knowledge of the grammar and vocabulary of French and will use this to speak, write, read, and listen to the language. In addition, you will learn how to: - Be an effective communicator - Speak and write French in a range of different situations and for different purposes. - Use French to express facts and ideas. - Use French to present explanations, opinions and information. - Uevelop an argument and to analyse and evaluate, in speech and in writing. General topic areas include: - Aspects of French-speaking society (current trends) - Political and artistic culture - Artistic culture in the French-speaking world - Aspects of political life in the French-speaking world