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BA French Studies

3 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

Smith College

Program Overview

Explore the art of French, engage with its cultures and rediscover your own through others' perspectives. The Department of French Studies offers about 30 courses in French language, literature and culture. Students build linguistic skills from beginning through advanced levels in grammar, phonetics and composition and use state-of-the-art technology to assist in their learning. French studies examines issues such as immigration, secularism, identity, gender and education across space and time, and at the crossroads of literary studies, art, history, linguistics and social sciences. Because the study of foreign languages and cultures lies at the heart of a liberal education, the department carries out its mission across disciplinary and institutional boundaries, and by directing and overseeing Smith's Study Abroad programs in Paris and Geneva.

Program Key Stats

$53940 (Annual Fees)



38 %

Eligibility Criteria

3.3
36
82

1430
6.5
90

Additional Information & Requirements

Common Application or Coalition Application, Smith Writing Supplement, Secondary School Report, including official high school transcript, Counselor Recommendation, Two Teacher Evaluation Forms, Official SAT I, ACT, TOEFL, IELTS, PTE or the Duolingo English Test/*DET*, Early Decision Agreement , English proficiency tests: TOEFL: recommend a minimum TOEFL score of 90, IELTS:recommend a minimum overall IELTS score of 6.5, Copy of transcript, Letter of recommendation, Certificate of Finances, Biographical page of your passport, Proof of health insurance and complete health history

Career Options

  • English As A Foreign Language Teacher
  • International Aid/Development Worker

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