As part of the Department of Modern Languages, the French Program provides students with a solid background in the linguistic and cultural understanding necessary to life in a global world. The program encompasses the interdisciplinary interests of its faculty. Courses range from language and culture, French and francophone literature, civilization, business, film, pedagogy, to women studies.
Students learn in exciting ways as professors work with...
While providing language literature instruction to its majors, Dickinson's French department has moved beyond traditional French programs in two ways: first, it has revamped its curriculum to focus more on the cultural context of language French intellectual and cultural life using film, multi-media strategies, and other contemporary sources. Second, it explores not only literature produced in France, but the Francophone literature produced by French...
The French program is designed to serve a variety of goals. It provides instruction in the French language, French and Francophone literature and culture, and plays an integral role in the Contemporary European Studies major. Students with a knowledge of French will find career opportunities throughout the French-speaking world in business, management, marketing, development programs, education, science, and communication. A major in French is required...
The mastery of foreign languages has become increasingly valuable for employment in international law, finance, trade, banking, and communications as well as for graduate studies in the humanities and social sciences. At Drew, French course work and extracurricular activities integrate the study of literatures, cultures and societies of contemporary France , Francophone Africa and the Caribbean with innovative pedagogies that make the best use of...
French major who are interested in gaining work experience in business, industry, or government under the cooperative education program should see the department chair.
The major in French consists of nine courses and a comprehensive examination or, with faculty approval, a senior thesis/project. One of the nine
courses must be 400-level. All French majors must take FR 380H Introduction to French Culture and FR 370G The Francophone World. French majors are expected to speak the language well enough to be rated at the Intermediate Mid-level of proficiency as defined by the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign...
II. Required Languages [24 - 36 semester hours]
A. Language I [18 - 24 semester hours]
This section must include a minimum of 12 credits of 300 or higher level courses.
B. Language II [6 - 12 semester hours]
This section must include a minimum of 6 credits of 200 or higher level courses.
French majors at Elmhurst learn to use French to narrate in connected discourse, understand most details on a variety of topics, comprehend substantive texts in selected fields, write about a significant number of topics with a high degree of accuracy, and function appropriately in the culture.
Requirements for the Major The French major consists of seven courses (28 hours) beginning at the 300-level, which should include at least one international...
Bringing people together through language The technology revolution has transformed the way we communicate around the world. People in the most remote parts of the globe can seem like close neighbors. Yet our language differences continue to be a barrier to communication, which makes the study of foreign languages more important than ever.
Elon‘s Department of Foreign Languages offers a major in French, an international language spoken in approximately...
We live in a world marked by close contact and interaction among people who speak varied languages and come from varied cultural backgrounds. Being able to understand and communicate in several languages is increasingly important for persons who want to be civic leaders, business managers, or simply good citizens. At Emory & Henry, you can establish competency in one or more languages and, at the same time, complete a liberal arts program that will...
Our department offers a wide range of language, literature, and culture courses at the undergraduate level. Our graduate program includes studies in French literature and thought from the medieval period to the present day, in Francophone literature, and in applied linguistics. We also offer study abroad programs in France and Italy and other stimulating activities (film festivals, class excursions, etc.)....
Requirements for the Bachelor of Arts Degree Students concentrating in French must complete 30 credits of course work above the beginning level. The following courses must be included in the program:
The command of a second language is becoming more and more important in the global community in which we live. Language majors can find positions with multinational corporations, in international law, as translators or interpreters with private and governmental organizations, and in a variety of other fields including teaching.
CAREER OPTIONS Opportunities for successful careers for Language Literature majors cover a broad range of professional endeavors....
OVERVIEW OF THE FRENCH PROGRAM The French Program is designed to engage students in developing and perfecting their language skills through a broad scope of activities. Course work offers maximum interaction among students and between students and instructors, beginning with the first lesson. Comprehensive skills are enhanced with the use of audio tapes and compact disks, which allow students to sharpen their listening skills while working on their...
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