French
Bachelor of Arts (teaching certification in grades P-12 available)
At a Glance
One of the best ways to make your liberal education count around the world is to study in our Foreign Languages department, which offers majors in French, Spanish and German. The classes are capped at 25 students and taught in the target language, so students really immerse themselves in all aspects of a foreign culture. The department also offers events in film and literature, a diverse faculty from countries such as Greece, Morocco and Peru and study abroad programs in France, Mexico, Germany and even Italy. Graduates have special opportunities for fellowships, as well as advanced programs in international business, governmental agencies and teaching. The world is truly your oyster!
Why should I choose UWG's French program?
- All language and literature classes capped at 25 students.
- All courses taught in the target language.
- Students work with a variety of practicing teachers in a number of different field experiences.
- Graduates have gone on to present at state and national conferences, and one was awarded Most Promising New Teacher by the Foreign Language Association of Georgia.
- Faculty are active in national and international organizations and present and publish in a variety of disciplines pertaining to language teacher education.
- Faculty active in interdisciplinary, film and cultural studies.
Are there any special opportunities available?
- Summer and semester study abroad.
- Low faculty-student ratio in upper-level classes.
- Opportunities to gain experience in rural, semi-rural and urban schools at all grade levels.
- Opportunities to intern with teachers known at the state level in their field.
- Students may participate in the International Economic Affairs and Global Studies majors.
What can I do after graduation, graduate school and job-wise?
- Graduates have taken jobs in Carroll County, Douglas County, Atlanta, Fulton County, Paulding County, Fayette County, Haralson County, Heard County and more.
- Many start working prior to the completion of their certification due to the critical shortage of language teachers.
- Languages added to degrees in medical, business, education and other fields increases job options.
What kind of student organizations, clubs or honorary societies can I join?
- Phi Sigma Iota
- Foreign Language Association of Georgia
What kind of facilities and equipment will be made available to me?
• Language lab
• Smart classrooms
• Some online components to courses
Does the faculty specialize in certain areas?
- Applied linguistics
- Second language acquisition
- Francophone studies
- 19th century French literature
- Arabic literature
- Avant garde poetry
