French
Dates of course
Sunday 6th - Wednesday 9th July 2025
Sunday 13th - Wednesday 16th July 2025
*This course is running multiple weeks. Successful applicants will be informed of which week they have been allocated.
Course description
This varied course allows you to explore several exciting elements of degree-level French, such as language, literature, theatre, film, and linguistics, and gives you the opportunity to have a taster of two other European languages at beginners’ level.
Over the first two days, you will focus on French – a language you already study at A-level (or can speak to an equivalent level). There will be sessions to hone your language skills as well as lectures and discussions introducing you to an exciting array of topics in literature, culture, or linguistics, from the medieval period to the present day.
During the latter part of the week, you will have a taste of two unfamiliar languages, from a pool of German, Italian, Portuguese and Russian, which can all be taken from scratch at Oxford. This is a unique opportunity to learn new grammar and phrases in a different language, and to explore new cultures through literature, film, or linguistics.
Our aim is to offer a taste of what it is really like to study Modern Languages at Oxford, and to give you a sense of the breadth of our courses – including several of the languages you can study here as a beginner.
Additional requirements for this UNIQ course
Studying French A-level or equivalent. Students with a proficiency in French to an equivalent level are also welcome to apply.
