Overview

The study of languages has become essential to the education of global citizens as the world grows more and more internationally connected, and as nations become increasingly diverse. The ability to communicate effectively with people from different parts of the world not only enhances our capacity to think outside the boundaries of our native culture, but is also a practical skill that can be applied to any career or line of work.

Key Facts

The Department of World Languages and Literatures offers a comprehensive selection of courses in Chinese, French, German, Italian, Japanese and Spanish, as well as courses in the Self-instructional Language Program in Arabic, Hebrew, Korean, Portuguese, and Russian.

By discussing written and visual texts, students both enhance their linguistic ability and refine their understanding of cultural traditions and perspectives. Global citizenship goes beyond language proficiency, and for that reason the department’s upper-level courses are designed to deepen the student’s familiarity with the cultures associated with the languages they study.

The French BA program from Skidmore College supports academic and extracurricular programs on campus, in the local community, and abroad to enhance understanding of world languages and cultures. Department faculty participate in the college’s interdisciplinary programs such as Asian Studies, International Affairs, Latin American and Latinx Studies, Gender Studies, and Intergroup Relations.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

French Cultural Conversations

Writing In French

Reading in French

Language Across the Curriculum

Advanced Conversation and Composition

Translation and Stylistics

Advanced Languages Across the Curriculum

French for the Professions

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-09 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-08 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Saratoga Springs, 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

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Other requirements

General requirements

Skidmore accepts the Common Application, Coalition Application, or QuestBridge Application.
All applications must be submitted electronically and must be accompanied by a non-refundable $65 application fee or a request for a fee waiver.
The School Report form and official high school transcript should be submitted within a week of the application deadline.
Midyear grades should be sent as soon as they are available, but no later than mid-February.
Skidmore recommends four years of English, three or more years of mathematics, three or more years of social science, three or more years of science, and three or more years of a world language.
Skidmore College is test-optional and does not require the SAT or ACT for admission.
Two academic teacher evaluation forms should be submitted as early as possible, but no later than a week after the application deadline.

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

70430 USD / year

≈ 70430 USD / year
Out-of-State

70430 USD / year

≈ 70430 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

70430 USD / year

≈ 70430 USD / year

Living costs

Saratoga Springs

United States

1282 - 2794 USD / month

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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

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Saratoga Springs

Funding

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