Students in French studies are expected to reach a high level of competence in the French language. The program emphasizes in-depth study of literature, history, philosophy and theory, art history, and cinema.
Areas of Study:
The program allows students to choose one of three areas of specialization: French and francophone literature; civilization, culture and history; translation. For students beginning the study of French, an intensive program...
Courses in the French Department have a twofold objective: to perfect fluency in the written and spoken language, and to develop an understanding and appreciation of the literature and culture of France and French-speaking countries.
French and Francophone Studies: This program emphasizes the historical and contemporary interrelationship between France and the French-speaking world in their social, literary, and cultural aspects.
As a French major, you‘ll develop excellent oral and written communication skills in the language. You‘ll also gain a broad knowledge of the people, culture and literature of France and other French-speaking countries in Africa, Asia and the Americas.
The languages and cultures curriculum serves to enhance the quality of the students' liberal arts education with an international and multicultural perspective. In addition to developing proficiency for communication with speakers of other languages, the program also offers courses in culture and civilization taught in English to support the goals of global/cultural awareness and international education.
We offer major in French, including beginning, intermediate, and advanced courses as well as a full range of upper-level literature and culture courses. Our instructional approach emphasizes in equal proportion all four language skills: i.e., listening, speaking, reading, and writing on all levels. While all of your course requirements can be completed in residence, we encourage our majors and minors to take advantage of our summer studies abroad...
As Michel de Montaigne wrote, ’Learning to speak, read, write, and think a new language teaches us to knock off our rough corners by rubbing our minds against other people's." The French program puts Montaigne‘s maxim to use by allowing students to study the historical development of French culture in Europe and Francophone culture throughout the world. The cultural capital represented by French language and culture played a crucial role both in the...
1. At least 15 major hours must be completed in residence at BYU.
2. Complete a minor (approximately 16–21 hours) or 15 hours of course work in an area approved by the major advisor. Courses must be approved before the senior year.
3. Complete the following prerequisites (or equivalent):
Fren 101, 102, 201, 202.
4. Complete the following core requirements:
Fren 321, 322, 340.
This program is offered jointly between the Department of French Studies and the Department of Modern Culture and Media. It is intended for students who wish to receive special preparation in French language and literature, with emphasis on contemporary semiotic theory, and those students whose primary interest is in theory and who wish to strengthen their knowledge of French language, literature, and culture (civilization). Students will take five...
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