French - Miami University - Oxford

French from Miami University - Oxford is a Campus Bachelor Language degree that prepares you for a Liberal Arts career. What is French? As a French major, you'll learn to think critically about literature and other aspects of cultural while developing proficiency in reading, writing, speaking, and understanding French. As you analyze works from France and related regions, you will discover the varied ideologies and philosophies implicit in French-language culture. What are the features of Miami's program? Live in the culture You can experience French culture by living in the French language corridor of a Miami residence hall. A French graduate student lives full-time in the hall to create a vital link with the French world, organize cultural activities, and offer informal academic advising. National reputation Miami's French program is one of the nation's best-known among non-doctoral degree-granting departments. We've been a magnet for good professors from top Ph.D.-granting institutions. Although our professors have a national reputation for their publications, their focus is teaching undergraduates. Modern facilities French classes and the language lab (ILRC) are located in newly renovated and air-conditioned Irvin Hall. The language lab has an impressive variety of technical aids for your independent study. In the individual station area, you can work on your oral comprehension and pronunciation, watch a foreign-language film, listen to music in French, or view a French-language news broadcast from a foreign television station via SCOLA (Satellite Communications for Learning). Lab workers can assist you with any questions that you may have about how to use the up-to-date computer equipment. Study abroad The best way to experience French culture is to live among native French speakers. We offer an advanced program every summer in Dijon, France. The department also has a large file of other foreign study programs in which Miami students can participate. You may speak with the Chief Departmental Adviser for assistance in choosing the study abroad program that best fits your needs and in transferring study abroad credits to Miami in order to complete your degree requirements. Communicate internationally You can view important events from around the world on SCOLA (Satellite Communications for Learning), the international news programming network that is part of Miami's academic cable television system, as is TV 5, the international, French-language television service. You also have access to international networks and bulletin boards through email and the Web. Expand your career options The foreign language majors at Miami are designed to allow you to complete a second major within four years. This broadens your education as well as your career possibilities. View more details on Miami University - Oxford, OH . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Language courses.