French

Overview

Our French program at Rutgers University offers courses designed for students with three complimentary goals:

• To learn the French language from beginning to advanced levels. Language courses are designed for students interested in using French for business, travel, cultural knowledge, enjoyment or further study.
• To discover French literatures and civilization in English.Culture courses taught in English are open to students with no prior knowledge of the language seeking a broad liberal arts background. Many of these courses are cross-listed in other programs, such as Africana Studies, Media Studies, Film Studies, criminal justice, and Women’s and Gender Studies.
• To understand French literatures and civilization in French.Upper-level electives taught in French are accessible to advanced students, especially those with a French major or minor and those who plan for a career in education. Such courses may also interest those majoring in English, in other languages, or in related fields like art, music, history, International Studies and Global Studies.

Accreditation

The Rutgers name is recognized everywhere, and a Rutgers degree makes a great first impression. We’ve built our academic reputation on solid accomplishments:

• Rutgers is a member—so are Harvard, Yale, and Berkeley—of the prestigious Association of American Universities, the 61 leading research universities in North America.
• More than 175 Rutgers research centers support pioneering work in stem cells, climate change, DNA analysis, and more.
• Rutgers’ international reputation draws top students from more than 130 countries and all 50 states.