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French
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The major in French literature requires a thorough
knowledge of the language, and is a study of various forms of literature,
culture, films, and music. Many great philosophical and political thinkers,
poets, and novelists have written in French, and studying authors such
as Rimbaud, Moliere, Proust, and Rousseau in their original language
adds much more to the texts. The French major also incorporates the
study of contemporary music and film as well as current events, politics,
and cultural studies.
Highlights of the Hopkins Program
The French department at Hopkins allows students to build a solid core
of French knowledge, and then choose what subjects they would like
to investigate further. Students may choose from French literature
along many themes and authors; political or philosophical, fictional
or historical. There are also options to study contemporary French
culture, French films, phonetics, or business French. Additionally,
students are encouraged to study abroad, either through the exchange
program with Sciences Po, or through another approved program of their
choice.
Departmental Homepage
Direct access to the department’s undergraduate information and
their own description of their programs.
http://web.jhu.edu/romance/RLL%20Majors/french_major.html
Scheduling
Sample First Semester Schedule
- The appropriate level of French
- History, anthropology, and/or political science courses that focus
on France or French topics
- Consider an elective N, Q, or E course to begin distribution requirements
- Elective S course
- Elective course
- Total 12-16 credits
Major Checklist
A checklist which can be used for exploring the requirements of a potential
major and monitoring your own degree progress.
Major: http://www.jhu.edu/~advising/images/checklists_pdf/FrenchMajor.doc
Career Exploration
Skill Set
The “real world” skills you’ll develop with a major
in French;
- Understanding cultural diversity
- Analyzing and translating content
- Adapting to other cultures
- Comparing translations and interpretations
- Reporting and editing information
Career Center
What have alumni done with their major in French?
http://www.jhu.edu/~careers/explore/majors/languages.html
More information about career possibilities with a major in French:
http://www.jhu.edu/~careers/explore/sheets/foreign.pdf
Looking for information about majors, careers,
and finding jobs and internships? Visit the Career Center’s website:
http://www.jhu.edu/~careers/
Last modified: September 4, 2008 |
