The French (B.A.) at Drew University invites you to achieve advanced oral and written linguistic competency in French, as defined by ACTFL standards, while enhancing your cultural and intercultural literacy. This undergraduate degree is designed for students eager to articulate well-supported arguments, compile bibliographies, and critically analyse diverse primary and secondary sources, including literary texts, audiovisual materials, and academic resources relevant to the French and Francophone world. You will engage with ongoing debates and issues, fostering a liberal arts perspective essential for understanding global complexities.
This full-time, on-campus program is studied over four years, offering a comprehensive curriculum that includes intermediate and advanced French language and culture courses, alongside electives in literature, history, film, and intensive language practice. You will have opportunities to explore contemporary French society, Francophone cinema, and literature, with options for short-term immersive experiences in Paris or other French-speaking countries. Graduates will possess the linguistic and analytical skills necessary for careers in international affairs, business, law, or further academic study in French and Francophone fields.