Bonjour! French at UNC

The French emphases at UNC stress acquisition of four language skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Classes at all levels are performance-oriented, geared toward proficiency in the language and conducted in French. Students also develop skills in critical thinking as they acquire familiarity with francophone literature and civilization. The program’s extracurricular activities encourage cultural awareness while developing leadership and organizational and promotional abilities.

French Liberal Arts majors may choose to pursue graduate study in French or, having combined their language study with other fields such as business, political science, international trade and relations, history, fine arts and others, can become involved in careers in international business, world affairs, social work or the arts.

Completion of the French teaching major qualifies the student for State of Colorado licensure to teach French in the secondary school and for graduate study in French. Training includes development of pedagogical and organizational skills expected in the French teaching profession.

Degree Programs — Descriptions from the 2007-2008 Catalog

• Bachelor of Arts in Foreign Languages — French Liberal Arts Emphasis
• Bachelor of Arts in Foreign Languages — French Secondary Teaching Emphasis
• Minor in French

Four Year Plans for Students with an Emphasis in French

• French Liberal Arts — Four Year Plan (.pdf file — 16K)
• French Secondary Education — Four Year Plan (.pdf file — 20K)

French Faculty

• Luigina Cerri
• Christine Moritz
• Lorie Sauble-Otto
• Melitta Wagner-Heaston

Organizations, Activities, Opportunities

• French Club
• Study Abroad

Links

• French Resources on the Web