French Language and Literature - Kalamazoo College

French Language and Literature from Kalamazoo College is a Campus Bachelor Language degree that prepares you for a Liberal Arts career. French Language and Literature : Program Information By studying foreign languages, students acquire not only a linguistic skill, but also an understanding of other peoples' literatures, histories, and cultures. They gain a new perspective from which to view their own country, way of life, and language . Knowledge of a second language is an important facet of a liberal arts education. Proficiency in a second language at the 201 level is a graduation requirement. The French program emphasizes listening, reading, writing, and speaking in all language courses. The department also offers courses in French literature and the literatures of Francophone Africa, Canada, Asia, and the Antilles. At least 80 percent of Kalamazoo College students study abroad, and for students interested in French , there are study abroad opportunities in Strasbourg and Clermont-Ferrand in France and in Dakar, S?n?gal. Coursework and off-campus experiences are complemented by on-campus opportunities that maintain or improve a student's language skills. Viewing French language films, reading French publications, conversing with classmates and native speakers at the French table, and attending area cultural events are among the opportunities offered. Faculty members meet students inside and outside the classroom, participate in campus activities, and counsel students regarding career choices in music, high school and college teaching, science, publishing, government, international trade, international banking, non-governmental organizations, and other fields. French majors and minors at Kalamazoo College have traditionally done well in obtaining French government teaching assistantships for teaching English in France after graduation. View more details on Kalamazoo College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Language courses.