Bachelor in French and Francophone Studies
Middle Tennessee State University
Key Information
Campus location
Murfreesboro, USA
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
4 years
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
USD 1,178 / per credit *
Application deadline
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* in-state tuition per credit hour: $385 | out-of-state tuition per credit hour: $1,178
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Introduction
The ability to speak and understand French opens countless doors and expands one's view of the world. With the news of what's happening around the globe only minutes away, the understanding of different cultures that comes from being bi- or multi-lingual is invaluable. Dynamic faculty members, are committed to helping students become citizens of the global community, and engage in teaching, research, publication, and other professional activities.
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Curriculum
The major in Foreign Languages has four concentrations—French and Francophone Studies, German, Japanese, and Spanish—and leads to either the Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) or Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree. Minors are offered in French, German, Spanish, and Japanese. Courses in Arabic, Chinese, Hebrew, Italian, Kurdish, Latin, Portuguese, and Russian are available.
Interdisciplinary minors coordinated through the Department of World Languages, Literatures, and Cultures include Classical Studies, Early Modern European Studies, Latin American Studies, Linguistic Studies, and Portuguese Studies.
Students in French and Francophone Studies can study abroad for a semester or a full year at one of two universities in France or for a four-week summer term in Cherbourg, France. Living with a host family allows immersion in the culture and improvement in communication skills.
Students wishing to teach in elementary and secondary schools need to seek licensure in a foreign language. This requires the equivalent of a major in that language (Spanish, French, or German); FL4500 Introduction to Teaching a Foreign Language; and a minor in Education.
Graduate students may pursue a Master of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T).
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Career Opportunities
Fluency in French expands your career opportunities. Whether you're interested in the fields of teaching, translating, editing, traveling, or foreign service, your awareness of connections between language and culture serves you well.
Employers of MTSU alumni include
- Medical Service Corporation International
- Middle Tennessee State University
- Peace Corps
- Rutherford County School System
- Stanford Medical School
- Webb School
English Language Requirements
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