B.A. in French

This program prepare students to communicate well orally and in writing, think critically and analyze literary, philosophical and other texts. Students completing the French, German or Spanish Education Degree are prepared to teach those disciplines in secondary schools. Students planning to teach one of these languages in a Utah middle or high school should be aware that a score of Advanced Low on the ACTFL Oral Proficiency Interview is required for Teacher Certification in the state of Utah, and that a score of Advanced Mid is required to work in a Dual Language Immersion school. The Department also offers a variety of extracurricular activities which complement and enrich the academic curriculum. Mission The mission of the Language programs in the Department of Languages & Philosophy is to provide students with a rigorous program wherein they perfect their abilities to communicate in the languages they study. As faculty, we dedicate ourselves to fostering students’ progress in the four skill areas–reading, writing, speaking, listening–and developing cultural awareness as they cultivate productive community connections. Through a series of courses which include language, linguistics, literature, culture and pedagogy, we prepare students for lifelong enrichment, graduate studies, and entrance into the global work force. Program Learning Outcomes Learning Outcomes: Languages Narrating and describing in all major time frames Speaking and writing about a variety of topics Participating as a full conversational partner, initiating exchanges as well as responding Discussing abstract subjects and supporting opinions Reading texts on a variety of topics and thinking about them critically Demonstrating knowledge of the major schools of thought and literary movements and a basic outline of key historical events of the relevant cultures Reading and critically analyzing literature Demonstrating familiarity with how we learn languages and how languages function Graduates certifying to teach: Have a sound understanding of theories and approaches to teaching Are capable of designing lesson plans for language classes for grades 7-12 Are capable of incorporating culture into their lessons