The bachelor's degree in French and Romance languages and literature: general, includes a total of 180 credits divided into three years (3 x 60 credits). It consists of a major subject of 160 credits and a minor subject of 20 credits.
These studies in French and Romance languages and literature constitute a multi-faceted, rich and varied programme. The French language lies at the heart of these studies: Romanists will scrutinise the language in all of its forms, working with its present-day variations, the sociological and political issues surrounding it (synchronic linguistics), as well as with the language throughout its history and how it evolved from its Latin origins (diachronic linguistics).
At the same time, students will immerse themselves in the literature of yesterday and today, the literature which has always heralded the great revolutions and turning points in history: they will study the main works and movements over time (literary history) and learn to identify the processes used in a text in relation to its aesthetic and critical functions (literary analysis).
Choosing these studies also entails learning another Romance language and its literature. Whether it is Spanish or Italian – or both – learning a foreign language not only enriches the cultural background of Romanists, but it also allows them to deepen their knowledge of French through a comparative approach.
Finally, these studies in French and Romance Languages and Literature also provide the opportunity to acquire other knowledge intended to make students more versatile and sharpen their critical thinking skills through general courses (interdisciplinary education), such as history, art history and philosophy, as well as through optional courses which provide an opportunity to explore another academic discipline.
Beginning in the first term, students will take courses in a specific discipline (specialisation) in addition to the general programme. In the second year, students will be asked to choose a minor subject from a number of options. The minor subject will provide them with the opportunity to learn about another discipline, or to reinforce certain aspects of their studies.
In French and Romance Languages and Literature, the choices are:
- philosophy
- history
- information and communication
- English
- Romance languages (study of two Romance languages, Spanish and Italian)