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B.A. in Foreign Language Studies| French Major

Adelphi offers a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree with a major or minor in French that emphasizes French culture in the world in addition to fluency in the language. Students may choose to pursue a B.A. in International Studies combined with their study of French.

French is the second most frequently taught foreign language in the world after English. Spoken on five continents, French is an official language of 28 countries. Knowledge of French provides an entrée into global careers that range from foreign affairs and trade to international marketing and tourism.

Requirements for the French Major
The major consists of 36 credits beyond French 121 (level III)* as follows:
Language Courses
Course#
Course Title
Credits
FRE 122 Level IV French
3
FRE 241 French Phonetics and Diction
3
FRE 251 Advanced French Conversation
3
FRE 252 French Grammar and Composition
3
French Translation Techniques
3
Total Credits
15
Culture/Civilization Courses
FRE 231 French Cross-Cultural Concepts
3
FRE 246 France Today
3
FRE 292 French Speaking World
3
Total Credits
9
Literature/Civilization Courses
FRE 302 Emergence Of Modern France I
3
FRE 303 Emergence Of Modern France II
3
Total Credits
6
Literature Courses
FRE 232 Introduction to French Literature
3
Plus one of the following
FRE 481 Seminar in French Literature of the 19th Century
3
FRE 482 Seminar in French Literature of the 19th Century
3
Total Credits
6

*Students who place above FRE 122 choose 3 other credits in French.

For a full listing of course options, see the Languages & International Studies Courses Offered section.

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Contact Us
 For additional information, please contact:

Languages & International Studies
Science Building, Room 216C
Adelphi University
P.O. Box 701
Garden City, NY 11530-0701

p - 516.877.4050
f - 516.877.4047
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