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BA French and Linguistics at New York University

New York University, United States

Programme overview

Joint majors must choose to complete their honors thesis in French or Linguistics. This choice should be outlined in a 2-page proposal submitted by April 15 of junior year. Students must consult with the directors of undergraduate studies in both departments.

Faculty: College of Arts and Science  |  Duration: 128 credits  |  Location: New York, NY, United States

What you will study

The joint major in French and Linguistics requires nine 4-credit courses (36 credits) completed with a grade of C or better (courses graded Pass/Fail do not count) as outlined below. Sample required courses: Writing as Inquiry; Written Contemporary French (or another approved course in advanced written French); Language; Sounds of the World’s Languages; Grammatical Analysis.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applies to admission to the school/university, not specific to this major: New York University's Office of Undergraduate Admissions supports the application process for all undergraduate programs at NYU. For additional information about undergraduate admissions, including application requirements, see How to Apply.

Duration: 128 credits

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