French for the Professions Undergraduate Academic Certificate
The French for the Professions Certificate equips students with a foundation in the linguistic skills and cultural knowledge essential to understanding and navigating everyday work life in French-speaking countries in a variety of professional settings. With completion of the certificate, students will have attained an intermediate proficiency in French and will be able to communicate effectively in spoken and written French in a professional setting.
All required coursework must be completed with a grade of C or better (O-10-a).
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| FREN 3010 | Advanced French Grammar | 3 |
| FREN 3020 | Advanced French Writing Skills | 3 |
| FREN 3100 | French for the Professions (French for the Professions) | 3 |
| Complete STAMP 4S Proficiency Assessment 1 | ||
| One of the following: | 3 | |
| Institutions of the European Union | ||
| French/Francophone Literature in Translation | ||
| French/Francophone Cinema in Translation | ||
Any 3000- or 4000-level FREN course | ||
| Total Hours | 12 | |
Courses to total 12 credits for this certificate
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Please contact the School of Global Studies for information regarding the STAMP 4S.
1. Students will demonstrate reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills in French at a proficiency level of Intermediate Mid on the ACTFL Proficiency Scales.
2. Students will exhibit knowledge of cultural practices, history, and societal norms in French-speaking communities through written assignments, research projects, oral presentations, and/or examinations.
3. Students will demonstrate the ability to understand and effectively communicate in everyday work-related situations in French-speaking communities, including professional settings such as business, hospitality, or education through role-playing scenarios, written assignments, and interpersonal and presentational speaking assessments.