Overview

The French Studies program at the Smith College is using authentic cultural materials: French films and series, songs, video clips, internet resources, news reporting, televised versions of round-table discussions, intellectual exchanges and documentary reporting.

Students learn how the French agree and disagree with one another, converse, argue and attempt to persuade each other. Interactive multimedia exercises, games, role playing, discussions and debates, presenting formal exposés and improving pronunciation. Prerequisite: 230, or permission of the instructor.

French Learning Goals

As students learn and master the French language, they gain the ability to listen and speak articulately; read and analyze texts, cultural artifacts and digital media critically; and write clearly.

As they explore French and Francophone cultures, society, history, institutions and thought, they develop historical and comparative depth of perspective.

As they take courses in other departments and/or programs, they build an interdisciplinary framework to develop a comprehensive and nuanced understanding of the French and Francophone world.

As they engage with communities beyond Smith through study, internships, volunteer and other work opportunities abroad, they become global citizens who value tolerance, appreciate diversity and thereby become prepared to face the challenges of living in a rapidly changing world.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Accelerated Beginning French

Intermediate French

High Intermediate French

Speaking (Like the) French: Conversing, Discussing, Debating, Arguing

Language and Identity

Advanced Studies in Language

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

Language

Partially taught in English, Partially taught in French

Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Northampton, United States

Disciplines

French studies View 436 other Bachelors in French studies 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

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General 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 (if applicable)

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

67140 USD / year

≈ 67140 USD / year
Out-of-State

67140 USD / year

≈ 67140 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

67140 USD / year

≈ 67140 USD / year

Living costs

Northampton

United States

1156 - 2393 USD / month

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

Funding

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