Department of French
French in the Year Abroad
Students who intend taking their Part II language papers in French are strongly advised (although not obliged) to spend their year abroad in a French-speaking country. This year will enable them to perfect their language skills in preparation for the Part II language papers.
During your year abroad, you will be expected to work on your compulsory dissertation, and, if you choose to do an optional dissertation, you should also make a start on this. Your should also prepare for the Part II Oral.
Towards the end of your Part IB year there will be lectures and seminars organised by the Department and the Faculty to assist you in planning how to use your year abroad effectively as part of your course. You will receive guidance on preparing your dissertation(s) and oral. It is very important that you attend these sessions; forward planning will make everything easier.
Look at the central Faculty information for more details:
A Year Abroad handout for current Part IB students is also available.
Safety issues on the year abroad.
