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French and Political Science
Engage with politics, culture and language
Combine your love of French and your interest in government and political systems in this exciting major offered jointly by the Department of Languages, Literatures and Cultures and the Department of Political Science and International Relations. French language courses will help you acquire the skills necessary to communicate effectively in Francophone settings. Courses in politics, business, literature and civilization will provide you with a thorough understanding of French and Francophone political and cultural environments.
AREAS OF STUDY
- Oral and Written Communication
- Advanced Grammar
- Social Issues in Literature
- Politics and Literature
- Literature and Language as Expression of Distinct Cultures
- Great authors and Themes
- Business
- Cinema
- Civilization
- Translation
CAREER OPTIONS
- Education
- Travel, Tourism and Hospitality
- Translation and Interpretation
- Diplomacy
- Business and Industry
- Law Enforcement and National Security
- Art Institutes/Museums
- Media and Film
- Diplomatic Services
- Governmental Agencies
- International For-Profit and Nonprofit Agencies
GRADUATE PROGRAMS
- International Relations
- Translation
- Diplomatic Service
- Business
- Economics
- Education
- Law
- Language or Literature
What’s special about this program?
Language study at the University of Delaware is part of a broad, multicultural education that is integral to success in many different fields in today’s global environment. A proficiency-oriented communicative approach develops speaking, listening, reading and writing skills, while an emphasis on social and cultural knowledge equips students to interact within the target culture confidently and successfully. In French in particular you will have access to respected scholars and dedicated teachers and advisors. Interested in research? There are opportunities for undergraduates to conduct research with French professors. Think you might like to teach? Become an undergraduate teaching assistant under the tutelage of an experienced instructor.
Get Involved
French Club
Language Partner Program
Students for Haiti
Pi Delta Phi
Sample curriculum
| ENGL110 | Seminar in Composition
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| FREN200 | French Grammar and Composition
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| FREN211 | French Reading and Composition
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| POSC150 | Introduction to American Politics
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| POSC240 | Introduction to Global Politics
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MATH Course
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University Breadth Courses
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| Elective Courses |
| FREN301 | Introduction to French Literature: Prose
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| FREN350 | Business French
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| POSC270 | Introduction to Comparative Politics
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| POSC310 | European Governments
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University Breadth Courses
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| Elective Courses |
| FREN302 | Introduction to French Literature: Poetry & Theater
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| FREN307 | Practical Oral Expression
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| FREN308 | French Society in the News
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| FREN355 | 20th Century French Literature
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| HIST357 | The European City
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| POSC441 | Problems of Western European Politics
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| POSC442 | Topics in European Politics
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2nd Writing Course
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University Breadth Courses
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Elective Courses
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| Discovery Learning Experience |
| FREN458 | Topics in Francophone Literature
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| POSC3XX | International Relations
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| POSC4XX | Political Science
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| POSC4XX | International Relations
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University Breadth Courses
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| Elective Courses |
