Overview

Building on their linguistic proficiency consolidated in the language program, majors of French at Boston College expand that proficiency to a wide variety of French texts. This training exercises and assures our students' ability to analyze texts and contexts, as well as to conceive, articulate, and defend an original idea.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the French major at Boston College, students should be able to:

speak in the target language to describe, narrate and carry on spontaneous conversations about topics such as travel, health, professions, plans for the future and references to the past.

comprehend the target language with sufficient ability to understand the main ideas and additional details in short conversations referring to the above mentioned topics and authentic situations in different time frames.

read and understand texts (some prepared specifically for students, others authentic) dealing with cultural products and practices on a variety of topics.

write basic compositions about different themes in simple but complete sentences and short paragraphs with good control of the grammar and sentence structure.

recognize, appreciate, and compare similarities and differences between their own culture and the target culture.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Drama and Poetry

Narrative Forms

Masterpieces of French Literature

Advanced Language Studies in French

Topics in French Culture and Civilization

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-31 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-02 00:00:00
Starting 2028-01-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-11-01 00:00:00

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

130

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TOEFL^® IBT

100

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IELTS

7.5

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Credits

120 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Newton, United States

Disciplines

Language Studies French studies View 431 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

Duolingo English Test

130

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TOEFL^® IBT

100

Schedule TOEFL®

IELTS

7.5

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

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Other requirements

General requirements

Standardized Testing

International applicants must submit TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo English Test examination scores.

Curriculum Evaluation

All students are required to submit an official high/secondary school transcript.

Supporting Materials

The School Report and Counselor Recommendation Form

Teacher Evaluations

Application Fee

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

72180 USD / year

≈ 72180 USD / year
Out-of-State

72180 USD / year

≈ 72180 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

72180 USD / year

≈ 72180 USD / year

Funding

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Learning Outcomes

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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