B.A. in French Studies Undergraduate Program By University of San Francisco |Top Universities
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Program overview

Main Subject

Modern Languages

Degree

Other

Study Level

Undergraduate

The French Studies programs at the University of San Francisco explores the literary and cultural heritage of the Francophone world, equipping students with the linguistic and cultural skills to pursue graduate school, careers, or volunteer work in a variety of countries. In addition to coursework, students have an opportunity to develop their language skills during regular one-on-one appointments at the French Writing Center. USF also sponsors international programs at ILCF in Paris, University of Lille Catholique in Lille and more. Together, these resources provide graduates with the communication skills and real-world experience necessary to be productive citizens of the world. The objective of the French studies major is to provide oral and written competence in the language and a solid background in the literature and culture of the countries of the French-speaking world. Students will: acquire a basic understanding of the literary, historical, social, or cultural influences that inform French and Francophone literary works. acquire the ability to express themselves in French, and to articulate in writing and discussion their responses to literary texts. develope a basic critical ability to identify, interpret, and evaluate the ideas and formal features of an integrated body of literary texts authored in the French language. develope a sensitivity to the plurality of meanings within a literary text authored in French.

Program overview

Main Subject

Modern Languages

Degree

Other

Study Level

Undergraduate

The French Studies programs at the University of San Francisco explores the literary and cultural heritage of the Francophone world, equipping students with the linguistic and cultural skills to pursue graduate school, careers, or volunteer work in a variety of countries. In addition to coursework, students have an opportunity to develop their language skills during regular one-on-one appointments at the French Writing Center. USF also sponsors international programs at ILCF in Paris, University of Lille Catholique in Lille and more. Together, these resources provide graduates with the communication skills and real-world experience necessary to be productive citizens of the world. The objective of the French studies major is to provide oral and written competence in the language and a solid background in the literature and culture of the countries of the French-speaking world. Students will: acquire a basic understanding of the literary, historical, social, or cultural influences that inform French and Francophone literary works. acquire the ability to express themselves in French, and to articulate in writing and discussion their responses to literary texts. develope a basic critical ability to identify, interpret, and evaluate the ideas and formal features of an integrated body of literary texts authored in the French language. develope a sensitivity to the plurality of meanings within a literary text authored in French.

Admission requirements

6+

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