圣路易斯华盛顿大学

For art lovers, aspiring chefs and those who wish to see the world, the French major and minor offer preparation in language, literature, culture, film and opportunities for study abroad. Our undergraduate program features a rich variety of courses for students interested in studying French in relationship to philosophy and politics as well as to the sciences and the arts. Our summer, semester and year-long study abroad programs in Nice, Toulouse, Paris and Dakar enable students to deepen their understanding and appreciation of French culture by taking courses in the French university system, living with French families, shadowing doctors in French hospitals, holding internships in French businesses, and traveling extensively. Such experiences are the perfect preparation for careers in international business, international medicine, international law, and international relations or diplomacy.

We also provide our students with a range of linguistic, analytical and theoretical tools necessary for a comprehensive understanding and appreciation of French and Francophone literature and culture, to prepare them for a variety of careers or further study. French majors who plan to apply to professional schools or to pursue graduate studies in literature, philosophy, history, art history, music, film, anthropology or other related fields are strongly encouraged to pursue independent research in their senior year. Writing a Senior Honors thesis provides students with a unique opportunity to combine the study of French language, literature and culture with their other interests and to work closely with a member of our faculty. Our faculty takes an active interest in our students, providing support and encouragement throughout their studies in order to prepare them to become dynamic, conscientious and informed members of today's global community.

We are pleased to offer our students an ongoing series of lectures, films and artistic performances, as well as a weekly French table, which all contribute to the intellectually dynamic and personally rewarding social environment of our section. We also regularly invite scholars of international repute to speak or teach on campus and host international colloquia that attract scholars from around the world.

Required courses:

French 307D French Level 4: Advanced French

French 308D French Level 5: Introduction to Literary and Cultural Analysis

French 325 French Literature I: Dramatic Voices: Poets and Playwrights

French 326 French Literature II: Narrative Voices: Fiction and Nonfiction

French 411 Intensive Writing in French or French 4131 Advanced French and Translation

French 4xx Upper-level seminar before the Revolution (Medieval, Renaissance, 17th- or 18th= century)

French 4xx Upper-level seminar after the Revolution (19th- or 20th-century or Francophone)