French, BA

The degree program in French is offered through an online collaborative of various University System of Georgia (USG) institutions, including Clayton State University and Valdosta State University. The program is offered entirely at a distance via the Georgia Online Virtual Enterprise Wide (GoView) system. Possible exceptions to fully online delivery would be face-to-face or hybrid classes offered by the consortium members or other USG institutions.

The purpose of the Bachelor of Arts in French is to produce graduates who are prepared to assume a variety of important roles in Georgia communities. The program provides a foundation of required major courses, which includes French conversation and composition, language, civilization, Francophone literature, and applied French courses for the professions. This approach allows students to develop areas of expertise that best meet the needs of their career paths, including the critical need for French-speaking professionals in business, industry, health care, law enforcement, and public service. The program provides a focus on oral communication in professional settings, with opportunities for development of specialized vocabulary, analysis of the language used in professional settings, research in professional areas, and hands-on experiences in the community or abroad. These opportunities prepare students with an understanding of cultural factors affecting communication.

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this program will be able to:

1. To demonstrate the ability to listen and to read in French at the advanced level of proficiency, as defined by the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages Proficiency Guidelines.
2. To demonstrate the ability to speak and to write in French at the intermediate high level of proficiency, as defined by the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages Proficiency Guidelines.

Program Requirements

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If not used in Areas A-E, these classes may include FREN 1001 Elementary French I, FREN 1002 Elementary French II, FREN 2001 Intermediate French I, and FREN 2002 Intermediate French II.

Please Note: This is a suggested course sequence and assumes a starting freshman with no prior college credit who intends to complete their degree in four years. Students should consult with their academic advisor and review the course prerequisites and minimum grade requirements as seen in the Academic Catalog.