French

Division of Humanities

When the Medici family sought a motto to express their optimism and humanism, they chose “Le Temps Revient,” a French expression meaning “The Great Age Returns.” Their choice of French was not accidental, for the study of this language offers a royal path to discovering the complexity of human experience from the Oaths of Strasbourg in the ninth century to the present. The French major and minor programs at Centre help students discover the will to be scholar-citizens informed about the literature, art, music, and history of France, curious about international affairs relating to Francophone countries, and desirous of communicating with French-speaking people here and abroad.

Faculty

Allison Connolly (chair), Marc Démont-Devlin, Christina Svendsen, Christian Wood

Student Representatives

Recommended First-Year/Sophomore Preparation

Students considering a major in French are encouraged to plan their academic program to include as wide a distribution of courses as possible regardless of their professional or vocational objectives. Prospective majors should consider taking courses in literature, history, philosophy, and the fine arts.

French Courses

Course Descriptions