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Welcome to the French section of the Department of Romance, German, Russian Languages and Literatures, California State University, Long Beach. We offer the minor, BA and MA Degrees in French, a BA in French Studies, and the single-subject credential in French. Our department offers a vibrant, intellectually stimulating environment, with ample opportunity to explore both academic and application oriented study and research. The distinguished French faculty offers a broad spectrum of interdisciplinary coursework in cinema, literature, theory, cultural studies, Francophone studies, and pedagogy.

Every year thousands of students make California State University, Long Beach their University of Choice - selecting CSULB for its strong academic reputation, award-winning faculty, successful alumni, personalized student support services, advanced facilities, spirited campus life and more!

Students in French have the opportunity to study abroad in one of three CSU affiliated programs in Aix-en-Provence and Paris. Additionally we have a graduate exchange program with the University of Rouen. The French Club offers ample opportunity for social interaction and the French Honor Society rewards outstanding academic achievement.

Peruse our website for details on programs, classes, faculty language clubs, and more! Contact the French Program advisor’s; Professor Aparna Nayak-Guercio, anayakgu@csulb.edu or Professor LauraCeia-Minjares, lceiamin@csulb.edu, for further assistance.

For Course descriptions please go to French_Course Information .

French MA Reading List