The goal of the French program at USU is to prepare students for advanced studies in French language, literature, and culture. French majors take language courses where they develop speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills; literature courses where they come to better understand the human condition; and culture courses where they learn about the traditions and perspectives of French-speaking communities. They also have the option to participate in study abroad programs in France where they gain proficiency in French language and culture.
The facultymembers in the French program have culturally diverse expertise in language, literature and culture which helps majors gain a solid grounding in the French language and culture. This also prepares them to function effectively in a variety of careers and as members of the international community.
Emphases:
- French Teaching: This emphasis is offered for students who wish to obtain licensure to teach in secondary schools. This emphasis includes courses in language history, the interaction of language and society, and teaching methodologies.
Education Component:
This is for the French teaching emphasis only. In order to obtain a secondary teaching license for grades 6-12, students must complete the 35-credit Secondary Teacher Education Program (STEP), which includes one semester of student teaching in a public school. This program is administered by USUs School of Teacher Education and Leadership (TEAL) within the Emma Eccles Jones College of Education and Human Services. Student must apply to the School of TEAL the semester before taking STEP courses. This is usually the fall of their junior year. Students learn subject content through the Languages, Philosophy, and Communication Studies Department, and spend the last year or two studying education techniques through the STEP program.
Students in the French teaching program are required to select an approved teaching minor in order to expand their career options.