French, B.A.

Learning goals and Student Learning Outcomes

The following learning goals and learning outcomes have been established for students pursuing a bachelor's degree in French:

Linguistic and Literary Analysis

• Understand language as a system and as a tool for communication
• Recognize discrete language segments
• Distinguish synchronic and diachronic factors of language variation and the catalysts behind such changes
• Interpret and distinguish literary works
• Identify the salient characteristics of different literary genres
• Incorporate literary terms appropriately into textual analysis
• Explain the socio-historical context of literary works

Culture Awareness

• Understand the historical and cultural roles of the French country and peoples in a global context
• Identify past and current regional trends in the French world, as well as their implications

Academic Dialogue

• Synthesize critic's ideas
• Distinguish between varying perspectives
• Formulate sound arguments and support them with appropriate evidence
• Demonstrate appropriate written and oral expression in the target language

Language Proficiency

• Communicate effectively and in a culturally appropriate manner in oral and written form in a variety of social and professional circumstances.