be capable of skilled research through frequent and systematic use of the library and other information sources, the definition of areas of inquiry and familiarisation with research methods;
develop critical thinking and analysis through required and recommended reading, essay writing and tutorial discussion, and by assessing the strength of arguments;
develop thinking in theoretical and analytical terms through lectures, tutorial discussion, essay writing and engagement in the methodologies of the humanities and social sciences;
develop understanding of social, political, historical and cultural contexts and international awareness/openness to the world through the contextualisation of judgements and knowledge, developing a critical self-awareness, being open to new ideas and new aspects of French culture, and by formulating arguments;
be capable of communicating knowledge intelligibly and economically: through essay and assignment writing, tutorial discussion and class presentations;
develop written communication through essay and assignment preparation and writing;
develop skills in public speaking and confidence in self-expression: through tutorial participation and class presentations;
develop attention to detail through close reading and textual analysis, essay preparation and writing, and examination revision;
develop skills in time management and planning through managing and organising workloads for required and recommended reading, essay and assignment completion and revision for examinations.