French
Faculty
J. Secor, K. Taylor
Program Competencies
Students completing the French major will be expected to have the following competencies:
- Proficiency in the four language skills: listening, speaking, reading and writing.
- Familiarity with the culture and civilization of France and other Francophone countries.
- Familiarity with the most significant works of French literature.
Additional competencies for Teacher Education Students:
Students who are seeking additional certification for teaching are expected to possess those competencies determined by the TEP.
Assessment Procedures
Listening and reading exams will be given at the intermediate level. An exit exam testing the four skills will be administered at the advanced level.
The French curriculum at MSU teaches the language, literature, cinema and civilization of France in depth, and introduces the culture of the Francophone world. Through the study of French, students will develop an awareness of areas of thought and action different from their own.
A French major or minor can lead to employment opportunities in teaching, business, translating and interpreting, as well as postgraduate study in law, diplomacy and the humanities.
First-hand knowledge of the target culture is vital to high achievement in the French major. Through its membership in the Kentucky Institute for International Studies, MSU provides students access to several overseas study programs. Credits earned in KIIS automatically transfer to the MSU degree.
Note: French 202 or the equivalent is a prerequisite to all courses numbered 300 or above.