College Of Arts And Sciences
French Language and Literature
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:
- Foreign Service Worker
- Localization Specialist
- Travel Agent
- Cultural Interpreter
- Professor / Secondary School Teacher
RECENT EMPLOYERS:
- Central Intelligence Agency
- Thomas Cook
- Embassy of France
- New York University
- Alliance Francaise, NYC
Interested in this Major?
Department of European Languages, Literatures, and Cultures
Chair: Sarah Jourdain
Office: Humanities 1055
Phone: (631) 632-7440
University CodesSAT: 2548ACT: 2952FAFSA: 002838
