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LCBA French Language at George Washington University

George Washington University, United States

Programme overview

A truly international language, French is spoken in 53 countries by nearly 200 million individuals. A thorough knowledge of French language and Francophone cultures opens opportunities to students who inevitably will live and work in an increasingly global society. GW’s French Language and Literature program covers a variety of topics, addressed through exploration of the French language, poetry and literature, music, cinema, history, politics, and the media.

Faculty: Columbian College of Arts and Sciences  |  Department: Romance, German, and Slavic Studies  |  Location: Washington, DC, United States

What you will study

The general requirements stated under Columbian College of Arts and Sciences, Undergraduate Programs. 24 credits in courses numbered 2005 and above*. 12 of these credits must be in French literature and culture. 6 credits must be in FREN courses in the 4000 range. With the approval of the advisor, 6 credits can be taken in a related field. Elective courses taken in certain abroad programs transfer to GW with only 2.5 credits.

Career pathways

Graduates have gone on to careers in fields such as education, politics, journalism, publishing, law, and business, holding positions with the U.S.

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Application information

Entry requirements

For information about the admission process, including deadlines, visit the Office of Undergraduate Admissions website. Applications can be submitted via the Common Application. For questions visit undergraduate.admissions.gwu.edu/contact-us.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Apply through the official page: https://undergraduate.admissions.gwu.edu/

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