The concentration in French Studies offers students a thorough training in the language and culture of the 180 million people who live in France and other francophone areas in the world. In so doing, it familiarizes them with a vital and influential tradition in literature and the arts which spans twelve centuries and a language of importance in the realms of business,politics, science, and technology.
French Studies recognizes the need to provide today's students with a broad education in French. Consequently, it requires concentrators to complete coursework in four general areas: language (including the specialized language of business), culture/civilization, film, and literature. For the same reason, French Studies takes as its purview the French-speaking world as a whole. Although it places emphasis on France, the concentration also provides an introduction to the other French-speaking countries of Europe, Asia, Africa,North America and the Caribbean which are playing roles of increasing prominence in global affairs.
As designed, the French Studies Program offers graduates a wide variety of educational and employment possibilities. It prepares them for careers in
For additional information, please contact:
Stephane Spoiden
Director of the French Program
The Department of Humanities
4901 Evergreen Rd.
Dearborn, Michigan 48128-1491
(313) 593-5129 or (313) 593-5433
e-mail: spoiden@umich.edu