Studying French at Transylvania is about so much more than imparfait or plus que parfait. Many of the French classes incorporate cultural studies of historical periods, literary or artistic eras, social and political movements, architecture, philosophy, and theater. Students will have the opportunity to study films as well as original texts and learn to argue a position in French as well as describe a memorable scene.
Study may focus on France or other countries around the world where French is a primary language. Depending on student interest, there are ample opportunities for practical applications, internships, special projects in the community, and travel abroad.
Knowing French increases career options in many fields—from business to medical research—and improves students' prospects for admission to graduate programs in fields such as anthropology, philosophy, history, and law.
The French program at Transylvania offers a wide range of courses drawing on the expertise of its faculty. Professor Simonetta Cochis specializes in the literature and culture of the Middle Ages and the Renaissance and is an avid enthusiast of French theater and medieval manuscripts. Professor Brian Arganbright specializes in the literature and history of France since the Revolution and also teaches courses in French cinema and Francophone literature.
French students complement their study at Transylvania with many experiences abroad. Most recently students have studied in Madagascar, Nice, Paris, Nantes, and Dijon and completed summer paid internships in Normandy.
French majors recently conducted faculty-guided research projects in Vietnam, Senegal, and Quebec. Many students of French also take advantage of Transylvania's May term travel courses to French-speaking regions of the world, studying art in Paris, cycling in the south of France, or completing a French immersion course in Montreal.
Transylvania University admits students regardless of age, race, color, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, national origin, or any other classification protected by federal or state law or local ordinance.
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