BA French Studies at University of Delaware

Programme overview

Language study at the University of Delaware is part of a broad, multicultural education that is integral to success in many different fields in today’s global environment. A proficiency-oriented communicative approach develops speaking, listening, reading and writing skills, while an emphasis on social and cultural knowledge equips students to interact within the target culture confidently and successfully.

Faculty: College of Arts and Sciences | Study mode: full-time | Location: Newark, DE, United States

What you will study

Areas of study: Oral and Written Communication, Advanced Grammar, Social Issues in Literature, Politics and Literature, Literature and Language as Expression of Distinct Cultures, Great Authors and Themes, Business, Cinema. Sample required courses: ENGL110 Seminar in Composition; FREN107 Intermediate French; FREN200 French Grammar and Composition; MATH113 Contemporary Mathematics or higher; FREN205 French Conversation; FREN211 French Reading and Composition.

Career pathways

Career options: Education, Travel, Tourism and Hospitality, Translation and Interpretation, Diplomacy, Law Enforcement and National Security, Business and Industry, Law Enforcement and National Security, Art Institutes/Museums, Media and Film.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admission is to the University of Delaware (and the major's college), not to the major itself. Applicants complete a high school diploma or equivalent; recommended preparation is 16 academic units: English 4, mathematics 3 (Algebra 1 or higher), science 3 (including 2 labs), history/social sciences 3, plus 3 academic electives. Standardized test scores are optional. Application uses the Common or Coalition application with an essay; up to two letters of recommendation are optional. Honors College applicants apply by the Nov. 1 early action deadline. Applies to the University; no separate programme-specific requirement is published on the major page.

Apply through the official page: https://www.udel.edu/apply/undergraduate-admissions/apply-to-ud/

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