French

The program for French majors and minors aims at developing the following major objectives: (a) an advanced degree of proficiency in the language which enables the student to communicate effectively with native speakers, (b) a sound understanding of French culture, and (c) a basic knowledge of French literature with emphasis on the study of its masterpieces.

French majors are strongly advised to adopt an appropriate cognate program-as either a minor or double major. Proficiency in French is particularly useful for students planning careers in teaching (university, secondary, and bilingual), international business, foreign service, research and technology, and fine arts.

Students may earn credit in French at Birmingham-Southern through the Advanced Placement or International Baccalaureate programs. A score of four or more on either the grammar or the literature AP examination or a score of five or more on the IB examination will satisfy the general education requirement in foreign language at the College and will also earn credit for the student in the appropriate language course.

For more information, including a course listing, please visit the Disciplinary Major/Minor section of the most recent issue of the Birmingham-Southern College Catalog.