Romance Philology and Cultures (French Studies), BA

The Romance Philology and Cultures Bachelor's program trains students in many of the tools and skills used in French language, cultures, and literatures so that they can apply those skills in their future career.

Overview

The Bachelor's program in Romance Philology and Cultures provides students with a range of practical skills, theoretical tools and a thorough understanding of the French language, cultures and literary works necessary for their future careers.

Syllabus

• Introduction to Philology, French Civilization, French Descriptive Grammar, Developing Skills in French Usage, French Phonetics, Introduction to Linguistics, Introduction to Literature, The Arts in France: Visual Arts and Music
• French Descriptive Grammar, XVIIth and XVIIIth-Century French Literature, Grammar-Text-Usage, Developing Skills in French Usage, XIXth-century French Literature, French Theatre, Linguistics Analysis of Texts
• Main Trends in French Linguistics, Varients of French, XXth-century French Literature, French Cinema, Applied Linguistics, The French Literature of the Middle Ages and the Renaissance, Developing Skills in French Usage

Career prospects

Graduates of this program are prepared for careers in business and government, the media, publishing, and tourism. Holders of the BA in French Studies are elligible to continue with their French Studies Master's Program