French - Marist College

French from Marist College is a Campus Bachelor Language degree that prepares you for a Liberal Arts career. MISSION: In a global and interdependent world, no education can be considered adequate without the skill of a second language and the ability to consider the perspective of other cultures. Used by over 200 million people in more than 50 countries around the world, French is a key language for international communication. It is an official working language at the U N, NATO, UNESCO, the International Olympic Committee, the European Union, the International Red Cross, and numerous NGOs. A double fluency in French and English is a competitive asset in the national and international job market for work in international business, the humanitarian and nonprofit sectors, the diplomatic world, the teaching professions, the fields of art history and fashion design, and to meet the requirements of various programs of graduate study. In addition, the study of French offers a tradition of inquiry into the meaning, structure, and practice of Language; a history of critical thought, literature , and fine arts that has shaped the Western tradition; and a window to the rich diversity of African, North American, and Asian cultures that still choose French as a primary or secondary mode of expression. The French Program affords the committed student the following special academic options: (1) An interdisciplinary track for double majors designed to customize the language knowledge to the student's second field of study, for maximum professional marketability. (2) The Marist Abroad Program in Paris or in Aix en Provence, featuring a stay with a French family and opportunity for community service involvement. Programs in Africa are also available. (3) Secondary school teacher certification. (4) The option to substitute several French courses to fulfill distributive Core/LS requirements in Mathematics, Science, History, or Literature, an arrangement which facilitates a double major or minor in French. View more details on Marist College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Language courses.