Overview

One of Western Civilization’s Dazzling Cultures

For centuries, a classical liberal arts education has involved the study of foreign languages, as well as their cultures and histories. Few languages rival French in terms of its beauty and its extraordinary contributions to the fine arts, history, literature, and philosophy.

With an emphasis on those liberal arts fundamentals, Hillsdale College’s French program is particularly strong in literature. You will read great works from all periods of French literature in the original language. Ponder the absurd with Camus and Ionesco, the Enlightenment with Diderot and Rousseau, and medieval chivalry with Chrétien de Troyes.

Advanced literature seminars explore topics such as theatrical representation and staging, the fantastic in 19th and 20th-century literature, and perspectives on the principle of laïcité. In addition to literature courses, French majors and minors take a selection of courses in French civilization, advanced conversation and grammar, and French for business.

Beginning and intermediate French classes focus on the rich cultural traditions of the Francophone world. You’ll read about the popularity of extreme sports on the island of La Réunion along the coast of Africa, the rich chocolate traditions found in Switzerland and Belgium, and the job experiences of a special news correspondent in Canada.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

French Culture and Civilisation
A study of French life and culture from the Revolution of 1789 to the 20th century
Speaking and Writing in French
Classical French Literature
A close reading of major works of the 17th-century Golden Age

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-14 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-27 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-15 00:00:00

Language

English

Credits

124 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Michigan City, United States

Disciplines

Area & Cultural Studies Language Studies View 807 other Bachelors in Area & Cultural 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

Two Academic Letters Of Recommendation
Official High School Transcripts
Essay and Short Answers
Official ACT, CLT, or SAT Scores
Résumé
Admissions Interview

Tuition Fees

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Applies to you

Non-residents

32730 USD / year

≈ 32730 USD / year
Out-of-State

32730 USD / year

≈ 32730 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

32730 USD / year

≈ 32730 USD / year

Living costs

Michigan City

United States

978 - 1583 USD / month

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Scholarships Information

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