French - Oral Roberts University

French from Oral Roberts University is a Campus Bachelor Language degree that prepares you for a Liberal Arts career. Program Overview Conversing fluently, communicating effectively and problem-solving in diverse cultures, professions and social settings in spoken and written languages other than English are the objectives of the modern language department at ORU. In each foreign language course offered by the department, students develop their foreign language linguistic skills and deepen their knowledge and understanding of the history and culture of the people who speak that language . At all stages of their study, students are encouraged to develop ways to apply their commitment to Jesus Christ to the situations of the people whose language they are studying. The Modern Language Department offers majors in French and Spanish as well as Modern Foreign Language Education (K-12). Minors are available in French, German, Hebrew and Spanish. All foreign language majors are encouraged to participate in a study-abroad program during their junior year. Study abroad courses offer exciting opportunities to gain valuable cultural insights as well as earn academic language credit. Research has proven that the study of a foreign language enhances and increases facility with one\\\'s own native language as well as one\\\'s overall cognitive skills. Modern language majors at ORU are no exception and typically are outgoing, great communicators and possess increased cognitive flexibility. Outcomes The skill of foreign language fluency provides increased marketability and increases potential salary in the global business world. With a major in French you can look forward to careers in: International and global businesses The travel industry as agents and representatives Missions around the world Government agencies Translation services Foreign news as interpreters and analysts Foreign Service as librarians, teachers and professors Armed Forces linguists Course Offerings Include Intermediate French Phonetics and Conversation French Composition Survey of French Literature French Electives View more details on Oral Roberts University . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Language courses.