California State University, USA, Los Angeles

French, B.A.

Course Highlights

The French major at California State University Northridge is designed for students who wish to prepare for a career in teaching or for one in which a strong background in French language and culture is essential. By completing the major, students are prepared to pursue graduate work in French/Francophone literatures and cultures.

Career Opportunities

Language skills are in demand and can be used in almost any career, particularly in businesses that trade internationally Job options Jobs directly related to your degree include: Interpreter Secondary school teacher Translator Jobs where your degree would be useful include: Broadcast journalist Detective Diplomatic service officer English as a foreign language teacher International aid/development worker Logistics and distribution manager Marketing executive Patent examiner Sales executive Tour manager Remember that many employers accept applications from graduates with any degree subject, so don't restrict your thinking to the jobs listed here.

Course Overview

Students with some knowledge of French wishing to take Lower Division courses should take the French placement exam before registration. The French major is offered at California State University Northridge. I want to find another Bachelor Course Students with advanced placement cannot receive credit for courses below the level at which they are enrolled. However, 200-level classes may be waived or replaced by appropriate classes. Please consult an advisor. Careers In our multicultural global community, French, with more than 150,000,000 speakers in 52 countries, is a major means of communication between peoples in more than 40 countries of the world. As such, it is essential both for students who anticipate a career as teachers of French language, civilization and culture, and for those who see the study of French as an adjunct to studies in another field. Careers for these students are available in such areas as international business, the tourist industry (including hotel and restaurant management) and public services, both with local and national governmental agencies and with international agencies, such as the U.N., NAFTA and the European Community.

Subjects

Programme Structure Besides French language courses, the following courses are available: Masterpieces of European Literature French Pronunciation and Diction Masterpieces of French Literature French Civilization The Contemporary French World Language Development and Acquisition The Art of Translation Language in Culture: Anthropological Linguistics Language and Symbolic Processes Language and Linguistics Textual Analysis and Composition

Fees

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Academic Entry Requirement

Academic Requirements Eligibility Requirements To be considered for admission as a first-time freshman, you must meet all the standard CSU admission criteria below: 1. Graduate from high school or have the legal equivalent of a high school diploma. 2. Complete the college preparatory subject requirements (a-g course list) with a grade of C or better: English: 4 years Mathematics: 3 years. Algebra, geometry, and intermediate algebra Social Science/History: 2 years, including 1 year U.S. history or U.S. history and government Science: 2 years. 1 biological science with lab, and 1 physical science with lab Foreign Language: 2 years in the same language (subject to waiver for applicants demonstrating equivalent competence) Visual and Performing Arts: 1 year. Art, dance, drama/theater, or music Electives: 1 year. Selected from English, advanced mathematics, social science/history, laboratory science, foreign language, visual and performing arts, or any other courses approved and included on the UC/CSU "a-g" list. International Students All OFFICIAL secondary-school records including certificates, examination grades, degrees or diplomas in original language of issue. Your records must include official verification of high school completion. Official English translations of all academic records including certificates, degrees or diplomas. Do not fax translations. Applicants who have studied in the U.S. are also required to have the U.S. institution(s) send official transcript(s) directly to CSUN.

English Entry Requirement

6

Contact Details

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