Romance Languages Major, B.A.–French and Francophone Studies
专业介绍
The French and Francophone Studies concentration offers students a complete language program which includes elementary, intermediate, and advanced language, conversation, composition, phonetics, and global varieties of French. The primary focus of instruction is on communication, with the goal of developing the greatest possible capability in comprehending and producing the target language, whether spoken, written, or as pertaining to intercultural competency. A full complement of upper-level courses in literature, film, linguistics, professional French, and cultural studies is offered each year. Our skills-based courses emphasize the use of language in realistic settings, and our content-based courses complement the language-learning experience with practice in an authentic context or by learning academic subject content. In addition, the program offers a number of courses taught in English with General Education or Major/Minor credit.
French and Francophone Studies provides students with a comprehensive education in the linguistic, literary, cinematic, philosophical, and cultural traditions of France and the francophone world, including indigenous, Afro-descendant, Asian, and other cultures. Students obtain well-grounded critical knowledge of the literatures, languages, and cultures across the French-speaking world, often through collaborative research with faculty, with the goal of promoting greater self-awareness and encouraging responsible participation in the global 21st century. Qualifying French majors can pursue an Honors Thesis with one of our faculty members. Beyond the classroom, the French program offers students exciting opportunities in internships; directed and independent research experiences; a graduate conference in Romance Studies; film series, guest speaker events, an active French Club, and the UNC Chapter of the National French Honor Society (Pi Delta Phi). Students can also participate in a wide choice of study abroad programs (summer, semester, and full year), including the UNC in Montpellier Programs.
