French

Course summary

The question is not ‘Why on earth should languages be useful to me?’ but ‘Why on earth would they not be?’ Studying a foreign language and the culture of the people who speak it will: Expand your horizons and outlook on the world through exposure to other cultures and enhance your experience of foreign travel. Increase your understanding of the priorities of countries that are of key significance to the future of the UK, especially in the EU. Put you at an advantage over others in today’s globalised labour market, opening up career opportunities in Europe and beyond. Help you to develop such important and transferable skills as communication, analysis, problem solving, debate and independent and creative thinking.