The French Programme will enable students to learn more about the socio-cultural and political realities, historical foundations, development, and position in the world of both metropolitan France and the Francophone world. Students will develop independent, analytical reading and reasoning from the Programme through the study of Literature, Film, Media and philosophical notions.

                                                                

Why choose this programme 

Applicable skills

Students will develop their knowledge and understanding of the French language in all four modalities: Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing. Students will learn to think and analyse texts critically.  

Industry links

The Department through the French Section regularly hosts international conferences, visiting lecturers, and authors from abroad. We work closely with the Alliance Française in Trinidad and often organise events for Francophonie week. The nearest French Embassy is in St Lucia.  

Facilities and Resources 

  • The Writing Centre 

  • Language Labs

  • Alma Jordan Library

  • Small tutorial groups/individual appointments with a Language Assistant from France 

  • Study Abroad Exchange Programme (with a number of French/Francophone universities - see the International Office website) 

Research 

All of our final-year students need to complete a year-long research project on a Caribbean-related topic. Research Days are organised regularly to encourage students to present their research as well as to get the opportunity to discuss with researchers and authors. 

Student Activities 

  • ​Buddy Programme 

  • Foreign Language Theatre Festival 

  • French Society events 

  • Journée Internationale de la Francophonie 

  • Language Labs (at the CLL) for improving language skills  

  • Modern Languages and Linguistics Research Day 

Career Opportunities  

Our graduates have distinguished themselves in different fields, including teaching and research nationally, regionally, and internationally. Some have worked at prestigious organisations like the International Labour Organisation (ILO) and the United Nations Headquarters in Geneva. 

Careers

  • ​Advertising 

  • Arts 

  • Audio-Visual production companies 

  • Diplomatic Service 

  • Fashion 

  • Journalism 

  • Public Relations 

  • Publishing 

  • Teaching 

  • Translation and Interpreting 

  • Wine Industry 

Alumni/Career Paths

Our graduates have distinguished themselves in different fields, including teaching and research nationally, regionally, and internationally. Some have worked at prestigious organisations like the International Labour Organisation (ILO) and the United Nations Headquarters in Geneva.  

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