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Overview The French and Francophone Studies program of Haverford College offers classes that cover all levels of French language, a broad range of time periods, and France as well as French-speaking countries all over the world.The program draws students with varied academic interests—from French literature, to particular Francophone countries, to interdisciplinary topics that encompass other fields.Curriculum & CoursesOur demanding language program embraces the full range of communication skills—speaking, listening, reading, and writing—in French. All majors also build a strong foundation in literature and culture through classes that explore literary and cultural analysis, written and cinematic works, contemporary society, and more.Majors organize the rest of their studies around one of two tracks. Our French and Francophone Literature track requires majors to take intermediate- and advanced-level French and Francophone literature courses. They must also complete our senior research seminar and produce a high-level piece of written work as a senior.Students who want to combine French and Francophone studies with one or more other disciplines pursue our Interdisciplinary Studies in French track. Majors in this track must be able to articulate their hybrid academic goals and assemble a course of study that enables them to reach those goals. The program entails intermediate- and advanced-level courses from outside the department and a thesis in French or English.Research & OutreachAll seniors produce a piece of original research. Specific requirements depend on the track each major pursues. Interdisciplinary majors can opt to take Senior Conference but are not required. In the spring semester they write a thesis—in French or English—on the interdisciplinary topic they have investigated.After GraduationOur graduates have developed a facility with the French language as well as a nuanced understanding of the culture of France and Francophone countries. Prepared to enter graduate programs in French or related areas, they are also equipped to enter a range of careers in which they will be well-served by their bilingual and bicultural backgrounds as well as their strong analytical and communication skills. I want to find another Bachelor Course

The French and Francophone Studies program of Haverford College engages students in a rigorous study of French language and the culture of France and Francophone countries.

Disciplines

Language StudiesLanguages

Requirements

English Requirements

IELTSMin 7
TOEFLMin 100

Other Requirements

1Common Application and Personal StatementHaverford Common Application Supplement and Honor Code essayStandardized Test Results: Either the SAT or ACT ExamSchool Report with most recent transcript (including 1st quarter grades if applying ED)School Profile and Counselor Report2 Teacher Evaluations (English, Math, Science, Social Studies or Foreign Language)$65 Application Fee or fee waiver

French and Francophone Studies