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College Of Arts And Sciences

French Language and Literature

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Why Study French Language and Literature?

As a major in French Language and Literature, you'll be able to experience conversations in the streets of Paris, appreciate the grammar and style of literary geniuses, and get involved with the international French-speaking civilizations. Our concentrations are designed to allow maximum flexibility, so you can fulfill both your educational and professional goals and interests.

AREAS OF STUDY:

  • French and a Second Discipline
  • Language & Literature
  • Secondary Teacher Education

Ready to take the next step?

SAMPLE COURSES:

  • French Comparisons and Connections
  • French Cultures and Communities
  • French Vocabulary through Popular Culture
  • Phonetics and Diction

ADMISSION INFO:

As a non-restricted major, there are no additional admission requirements for this program. Please review the general admission criteria related to how you are applying.

After Graduation

Your college decision isn't really about the next four years. We get it. It’s about what doors are opened by your degree and whether those opportunities are what you had envisioned for yourself. Nearly 95% of SBU grads are employed or go to professional or graduate school. Here's a snapshot of what life after graduation looks like for some of them.

CAREER OPTIONS:

  • Youth Program Coordinator
  • Localization Specialist
  • Foreign Language Instructor
  • Translator

RECENT EMPLOYERS:

  • Alliance Francaise, NYC
  • Kraken
  • CIA
  • Reynolds & Reynolds

Interested in this Major?

Department of European Languages, Literatures, and Cultures

Chair: Sarah Jourdain

Office: Humanities 1055

Phone: (631) 632-7440

College Of Arts And Sciences

French Language and Literature

Back to all Programs

Why Study French Language and Literature?

As a major in French Language and Literature, you'll be able to experience conversations in the streets of Paris, appreciate the grammar and style of literary geniuses, and get involved with the international French-speaking civilizations. Our concentrations are designed to allow maximum flexibility, so you can fulfill both your educational and professional goals and interests.

AREAS OF STUDY:

  • French and a Second Discipline
  • Language & Literature
  • Secondary Teacher Education

Ready to take the next step?

SAMPLE COURSES:

  • French Comparisons and Connections
  • French Cultures and Communities
  • French Vocabulary through Popular Culture
  • Phonetics and Diction

ADMISSION INFO:

As a non-restricted major, there are no additional admission requirements for this program. Please review the general admission criteria related to how you are applying.

After Graduation

Your college decision isn't really about the next four years. We get it. It’s about what doors are opened by your degree and whether those opportunities are what you had envisioned for yourself. Nearly 95% of SBU grads are employed or go to professional or graduate school. Here's a snapshot of what life after graduation looks like for some of them.

CAREER OPTIONS:

  • Youth Program Coordinator
  • Localization Specialist
  • Foreign Language Instructor
  • Translator

RECENT EMPLOYERS:

  • Alliance Francaise, NYC
  • Kraken
  • CIA
  • Reynolds & Reynolds

Interested in this Major?

Department of European Languages, Literatures, and Cultures

Chair: Sarah Jourdain

Office: Humanities 1055

Phone: (631) 632-7440

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