Gain Proficiency in French

Spoken by more , French can do more than open doors on the , it is also one of the official languages of the , , , the , the .

The French program at Kennesaw State builds proficiency in critical  through cultural and linguistic explorations of the Francophone world.

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Major or Minor in French

Studying French gives you the opportunity to critically explore literatures and cultures around the world with courses that build your skills in understanding French-language texts, interacting with native speakers, and presenting your own thoughts in engaging ways. A major or minor in French compliments and expands many fields of study from biology to sociology and beyond. And, did you know that it's become ?

  • French majors at Kennesaw State earn a B.A. in Modern Language and Culture, which has four concentrations to choose from, including Second Language and Culture, Teacher Certification in Foreign Language (FLED), Applied Business and Cross-disciplinary Perspectives.

    All majors participate in an immersive internship or study abroad experience, and produce a capstone research project in French that reflects a profound understanding of important issues and demonstrates a  on the ACTFL scale.

  • Minoring in French and Francophone Studies compliments requires only 15 credit hours and starts at . If you have advanced studies in French or are a native or heritage speaker, you can even earn credits with an advanced standing exam.
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Full-Time Faculty

Name
Position

  • Associate Professor of French

    aalex100@kennesaw.edu
    (470) 578-6366
    PS 145

  • Ombuds and Professor of French

    lguglie1@kennesaw.edu
    (470) 578-2229
    PS 131

  • Professor of French

    tleger@kennesaw.edu
    (470) 578-6366
    PS 139

  • Associate Professor of French

    nmclaugh@kennesaw.edu
    (470) 578-6366
    PS 149

  • French and Francophone Studies Coordinator and Professor of French

    lviakinn@kennesaw.edu
    (470) 578-6366
    PS 202

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Resources

Study Abroad Programs

Africa and Europe: A French Language Immersion

French language immersion, community service and unique cultural experiences in Benin and France. Students will enrich their linguistic and cultural experiences, but also promote literacy in underserved schools in Benin. Students they will visit unique and culturally rich historic sites such as Ganvi茅, Ouidah and Abomey. Housing in Benin is at Centre Songha茂, an internationally acclaimed sustainable development center in the capital city of Porto-Novo. The trips culminates with visits to cultural and historical sites in the southern part of France.

 

 

Bridging Cultural and Linguistic Differences in Qu茅bec City

Qu茅bec City is the ideal location for this linguistic and cultural abroad. For two weeks, students will take a French course based on their level with a local language school. To complete this immersive experience, students will stay with approved host families, eating two meals a day with them. As part of the linguistic requirements for this abroad, students will work closely with their language teachers and will participate in cultural activities, such as playing board games, learning to cook, and visiting sites. In addition to a language course (because Qu茅bec City operates almost entirely in French!), students will have the choice between two gen-ed courses: GWST 1102 (Love and Sex) or WLC 2209 (World Languages and Cultures).

Learning Beyond The Classroom