French
2016-17 General Catalog
Department of Languages and Applied Linguistics
218 Cowell College
(831) 459-2054
http://language.ucsc.edu
Program Description
Students interested in acquiring proficiency in French can enroll in language courses from beginning to advanced levels. In addition, students may select from among the following programs: a major in language studies, a major in literature with an emphasis in French literature, or a major in global economics.
Lower-division courses 1-6 are taught entirely in French and prepare students for advanced study either on campus or abroad. They are designed to help students develop proficiency in aural comprehension, speaking, reading, and writing skills, and to introduce student to French and Francophone cultures.
Placement Exams
Information about this topic can be found under Department of Languages and Applied Linguistics.
Study Abroad
The Office of International Education (OIE) offers both semester and one-year programs in many regions of France, including Bordeaux, Lyon, Grenoble, Toulouse, and Paris. With the approval of an adviser, some French courses taken abroad may be applied to major requirements. For a list of current programs and requirements, visit their web site, http://oie.ucsc.edu.
Revised: 09/01/16
