From a layman’s view of French as the language spoken by French speakers, this module will introduce students to a critical examination of the French language as a system with numerous dimensions. By the end of the semester, the French language should no longer be considered merely as a tool for communication or a medium of production for literature and poetry, but an entity in itself. Students should develop a ‘linguistic’ view of the language, stimulating an awareness of French, thereby enhancing language-learning.