Overview

Students in the French and Francophone Studies program at Pennsylvania State University receive instruction in small, interactive classrooms that foster communication and exchange.
Our courses promote critical thinking with an emphasis on cultural, literary and linguistic analysis.
Majors are encouraged to participate in language immersive events such as embedded courses, faculty led courses, and study abroad.
The major can also help to prepare students for interdisciplinary professional careers for which a knowledge of French language and culture is useful.
At present, the B.A. major in French and Francophone Studies is available either as a Language and Culture, Language and Literature, and Language and Linguistics option.

Careers

Our majors have taught in France as Fulbright Scholars or on French government teaching assistantships; worked for the Peace Corps, Homeland Security, the State department, world health organizations, and the non-profit sector; pursued careers in the foreign service; become high school teachers, university professors, and instructional designers; and gone into film, journalism, advertising, fashion, public relations, and information technology — among many other professions.
Our graduates have gone on to pursue graduate studies in French, Comparative Literature and other disciplines within the humanities. Many have also opted to pursue Law school, Medical school, and advanced degrees in International Politics, Public Health, International Studies and Art History.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

French Linguistics
French and Francophone Culture
French Literature of the Renaissance
Self and Society in Eighteenth-Century France
Nineteenth-Century French Literature
La Belle Epoque: Politics, Society, and Culture in France, 1880-1914
African Literature of French Expression
Contemporary French Literature
Race and Gender Issues in Literatures in French
Topics in French Film History and Theory: 1895-1945

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-05-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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6.5

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

University Park, United States

Disciplines

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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
Official secondary school records
Official test scores: SAT or ACT
English language proficiency, if your native language is not English

Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

43290 USD / year

≈ 43290 USD / year
Out-of-State

41790 USD / year

≈ 41790 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

20644 USD / year

≈ 20644 USD / year

Living costs

University Park

United States

1000 - 1500 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

University Park

Funding

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