Overview

The French program of the University of Colorado at Boulder explores distinctly French contributions to world culture and allows students to familiarize themselves with the history, forms, and conventions of a rich literary and artistic tradition. In addition to focusing on a broad range of historical periods, transcultural approaches, and topics ranging from Enlightenment political thought to animal studies and France's relations with the Muslim world, the French curriculum brings far-flung periods and places to life.

It links analysis of contemporary cultural phenomena with more distant historical epochs and texts. Medieval epic is studied in tandem with "Game of Thrones," for example, or the history of Caribbean slavery with the figure of the Zombie. All courses for the major and minor are interdisciplinary and associate elements of other disciplines such as media studies, art history, science studies, philosophy, sociology, ecology or anthropology with the study of literary texts and other cultural artifacts.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completing an undergraduate degree in French studies, student will be able to:

Communicate effectively in writing and speaking in the target language while developing proficiency in aural and written comprehension.
Analyze and interpret a variety of texts and materials from an interdisciplinary perspective with attention to cultural, historical and social contexts.
Demonstrate knowledge of French and Francophone literatures, cultures and thought by identifying, evaluating, and arguing from primary, and when appropriate, secondary sources.
Engage with diverse perspectives with a view to building intercultural competence and critical-thinking skills.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

French Phonetics and Pronunciation

French Composition

Critical Reading and Writing in French Literature

Main Currents of French Literature

Beginning French

French Grammar Review and Reading

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

123 SCH

123-125

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Boulder, United States

Disciplines

Language Studies Literature French studies View 1019 other Bachelors in Literature in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Application

Application fee ($65 for domestic applicants, $70 for international applicants

Personal Essay (required, 250–650 words)

Letter of recommendation

High school or secondary school transcripts

In addition to the general admission requirements, all international applicants are required to meet a minimum standard of English proficiency.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

46848 USD / year

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Out-of-State

44748 USD / year

≈ 44748 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

14606 USD / year

≈ 14606 USD / year

Living costs

Boulder

United States

950 - 1350 USD / month

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Learning Outcomes

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

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Language

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Credits

Delivered

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Academic requirements

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General requirements

Tuition Fees

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Domestic

Living costs

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Funding

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