The Bachelor of Arts in French Studies provides students with a thorough basis in the study of French Language, History, Literature and Culture within a global context. Students completing the B.A. in French Studies will acquire an interdisciplinary understanding of French history, culture, and society that will prepare them for a broad range of career options both at home and abroad. These include international law and business, teaching, government and Foreign Service. In addition, the solid background in French and Francophone history and literature provides a strong foundation for further study at the graduate level in a variety of M.A. and Ph.D. programs.
The French Studies Program situates California State University, Long Beach at the vanguard of scholastic innovation in the burgeoning field of cultural studies. The French Studies major provides a unique opportunity for students to address the cultural, economical, social, and political dimensions of Francophonie. French Studies will enable students to draw from a multifaceted disciplinary basis to interpret cultural phenomena and trends in a variety of global contexts. Students will receive training in historical, linguistic, and literary methods in the complementary areas of French and Francophone history and literature in this major.
French Studies Majors are required to develop a program of study in consultation with the program advisor. In addition to assisting students in the development of the program planner and providing advice on post-graduate options, the program advisor and director maintain close contact with each student in the major. Students majoring in French Studies will be encouraged to avail themselves of the opportunity to participate in a study abroad or internship program.
For requirements and detailed course information please refer to the CSULB Course catalog. (http://www.csulb.edu/divisions/aa/catalog/2008-2009/cla/fren/fren_programs.html)
