French (World Languages and Literatures)

Introduction

French is a global language that is spoken today in many parts of Europe, Africa, Asia, the Caribbean, and North and South America. It is one of the two official languages of the United Nations and its ancillary organizations. If you want to become a citizen of the world, studying French at Manhattanville can start you on your journey. You will not just learn French in the classroom, but will be encouraged to immerse yourself in the language and culture through extracurricular activities and field trips or through our exchange program with the Université Paul-Valéry Montpellier III in the south of France. Studying French at Manhattanville will also serve you well after graduation since employers regard fluency in a foreign language an important skill in today’s global marketplace.

Degree

Bachelor of Arts

Students can choose to major or minor in French.

Optional Minors

Students can minor in French. There are two different minors offered, French and French Studies.

Career Ideas

Anti-Terrorism Intelligence Agent, Attorney, Bi-lingual Technical Writer, Broadcast News Analyst, Business Professional, College Administrator, Cultural Affairs Manager, Diplomat, Editor, FBI/CIA Agent, Financial Analyst, Foreign Language Translator, Foreign Services Officer, Foreign Student Advisor, French Professor, Global Human Resources, High School French Teacher, Human Resources, Intelligence Specialist, International Development, Interpreter, Language Teacher, Lawyer, Museum Curator, Non-Profit Director, Peace Corps Worker, Tourism Industry, Translator, Travel Agent, Travel Writer, Writer/Author

Program Administrators

Department Chair

Binita Mehta, 914-323-5407, Binita.Mehta@mville.edu

Program Coordinator

Binita Mehta, 914-323-5407, Binita.Mehta@mville.edu

Faculty and Staff

Full-Time Faculty

Binita Mehta – All levels of French language and literature. Orientalism in French Literature, Literature in French written outside of France, Postcolonial Literatures in French and English, French Cinema

Adjunct Faculty

Katarzyna Hollis - Katarzyna.Hollis@mville.edu

Overview

The French program at Manhattanville offers beginning, intermediate, and advanced language instruction. The Program will help you enrich your French language skills through the study of French and Francophone literature and culture.

After graduating with a degree in French you will be able to listen, read, write, and speak fluently, while building an understanding and appreciation of the literature, history, and culture of the French-speaking world. You’ll be able to combine your study of French with other disciplines at Manhattanville, such as art history, communication and media, film studies, history, international management, international studies and music. You can also minor in French, or take a few courses in French to brush up on your language skills.