Overview

At French (World Languages and Cultures) BA program from Old Dominion University though a broad range of offerings and opportunities, this program encourages students to work not only toward proficiency in the French language, but to learn about the culture, history, literature, politics, and geography of the French-speaking world.

Program Highlights

What makes the French (World Languages and Cultures) BA program from Old Dominion University unique?

Course content is both literary and more broadly cultural, drawing on fields such as history, philosophy, politics, economics, and the arts
Courses taught in an interactive format with a focus on listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills as well as intercultural competence
Students have access to the Language Learning Center as a resource

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Communicative Competence: Speaking and Listening

Advanced Grammar and Syntax

French Literary Forms: Theatre

World Literatures and Cultures

Philosophy and Ethics

Communicative Competence: Writing and Reading

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-15 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-02-15 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Norfolk, 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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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Must complete the Lower Division General Education requirements and the core requirements.

A cumulative grade point average of 2.00 is required for the 30 hours of upper-division courses in French.

No more than two FR courses taught in English can be counted for the major.

At least 12 hours in the concentration must be taken at Old Dominion University.

Application and $50 fee.

All prior Secondary/High School or College/University transcripts along with Diploma or Leaving Certificate.

Demonstrated English Language Proficiency.

Financial Documentation (seeking F/J visas only).

Passport identification page.

SAT/ACT standardized exams are optional, though highly recommended.

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

28620 USD / year

≈ 28620 USD / year
Out-of-State

28620 USD / year

≈ 28620 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

8040 USD / year

≈ 8040 USD / year

Living costs

Norfolk

United States

1100 - 1900 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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Scholarships Information

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Overview

Program Highlights

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Norfolk

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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