French is a world language. Alongside English, it is the only language spoken on the five continents. French is one of the two working languages of the United Nations and many other organisations actively engaged in international politics and welfare. As the language of a former colonial power, it continues to play an important part in the arts, politics and daily lives of millions of people throughout the world. At UOW, you will study French language, grammar, culture and history. You can begin your study of the French language from scratch or from the intermediate level and become proficient in all four skills of speaking, listening, reading and writing. France has a strong history and you will discover the events and socio-cultural forces that have shaped modern France, its people and language. What you will study: Core subjects will teach you to speak French in social situations though to leaning and speaking French at beginner levels as well as learning French history, culture and society, including Francophone cultures outside France. As well as your French major, you must elect a minor from the Faculty of Law, Humanities and the Arts.

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