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B.A. in French - Francophone Literatures

Main Subject Area

Modern LanguagesMain Subject Area

Program overview

Main Subject

Modern Languages

Degree

Other

Study Level

Undergraduate

The French program at Marquette University provides students with the opportunity to develop linguistic proficiency in one of the most widely spoken languages the world of business and diplomacy while learning about the rich and diverse cultures of Francophone Africa, Asia, America, and Europe. The goal of the undergraduate program is twofold: to master all four skills of language acquisition (speaking, understanding, reading and writing), and to gain in-depth knowledge of content areas related to French language and to the great diversity of Francophone arts, philosophy, politics and history. Majors in French may combine studies with other disciplines in the humanities, social sciences, or sciences. Students considering careers in international business, international affairs, diplomacy, education, philosophy, history, law, or communications are particularly encouraged to pursue a double major or a minor in French. Four distinct concentrations are offered: Francophone Arts and Cultures, Francophone Societies and Civilizations, Francophone Literatures, Cultures and Language for Education Majors, and the interdisciplinary Francophone Studies. Each concentration, with the exception of the additional requirements for Education majors, consists of eleven courses (33-34 credit). This excludes the elementary level language courses and Intermediate French 1 (FREN 1001 Elementary French 1, FREN 1003 Intensive Elementary French, and FREN 2001 Intermediate French 1. The major in French consists of eleven courses (33-34 credit hours), excluding elementary level French language courses and Intermediate French 1 (FREN 1001 Elementary French 1, FREN 1003 Intensive Elementary French, and FREN 2001 Intermediate French 1). Students must complete one of the four concentrations as specified below: Francophone Arts and Cultures, Francophone Societies and Civilizations, Francophone Literatures, Cultures and Language for Education Majors or Francophone Studies. One French course (FREN 4250 Francophone Arts and Cultures in English or FREN 4350 Francophone Civilization in English) may be taken in English towards the major. This program based on Francophone Literatures.

Program overview

Main Subject

Modern Languages

Degree

Other

Study Level

Undergraduate

The French program at Marquette University provides students with the opportunity to develop linguistic proficiency in one of the most widely spoken languages the world of business and diplomacy while learning about the rich and diverse cultures of Francophone Africa, Asia, America, and Europe. The goal of the undergraduate program is twofold: to master all four skills of language acquisition (speaking, understanding, reading and writing), and to gain in-depth knowledge of content areas related to French language and to the great diversity of Francophone arts, philosophy, politics and history. Majors in French may combine studies with other disciplines in the humanities, social sciences, or sciences. Students considering careers in international business, international affairs, diplomacy, education, philosophy, history, law, or communications are particularly encouraged to pursue a double major or a minor in French. Four distinct concentrations are offered: Francophone Arts and Cultures, Francophone Societies and Civilizations, Francophone Literatures, Cultures and Language for Education Majors, and the interdisciplinary Francophone Studies. Each concentration, with the exception of the additional requirements for Education majors, consists of eleven courses (33-34 credit). This excludes the elementary level language courses and Intermediate French 1 (FREN 1001 Elementary French 1, FREN 1003 Intensive Elementary French, and FREN 2001 Intermediate French 1. The major in French consists of eleven courses (33-34 credit hours), excluding elementary level French language courses and Intermediate French 1 (FREN 1001 Elementary French 1, FREN 1003 Intensive Elementary French, and FREN 2001 Intermediate French 1). Students must complete one of the four concentrations as specified below: Francophone Arts and Cultures, Francophone Societies and Civilizations, Francophone Literatures, Cultures and Language for Education Majors or Francophone Studies. One French course (FREN 4250 Francophone Arts and Cultures in English or FREN 4350 Francophone Civilization in English) may be taken in English towards the major. This program based on Francophone Literatures.

Admission requirements

Undergraduate

6.5+
International Students must have the TOEFL score with section scores of at least – Reading: 18, Listening: 18, Speaking: 20, Writing: 20; IELTS score with section scores of at least – Reading: 6.5, Listening: 6.5, Speaking: 6.5, Writing: 6.0.
Jan-2000

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