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Gain a more sophisticated understanding of French through in-depth examination of complex linguistic structures. The micro-credential in Next-Step French provides students with linguistic skills and professional and cultural knowledge applicable to a wide variety of professions, both domestic and international.

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Skills You Will Gain

Foreign Languages

French

Speaking French

Linguistics

Professional Skills

Cultural Knowledge

Oral and Written Communication

French Culture

Learning Outcomes

  • Develop speaking, writing, reading, listening and cultural skills in French at an advanced level.
  • Apply language skills and cultural knowledge to work and professional contexts.
  • Increase knowledge of the cultures associated with the language of study through more in-depth examination of specific areas such as art, history or immigration.

Required Courses

  • FRE 304 - Composition and Conversation

Linguistics skills course (choose one):

  • FRE 307 - Introduction to Translation
  • FRE 401 - Phonetics and Pronunciation
  • FRE 402 - Advanced Grammar and Syntax

Professional skills course (choose one):

  • WLL 396 - World Languages and Literatures Internship
  • FRE 340 - Business Language
  • WLL 294 - Language for the Professions

Cultural knowledge course (choose one):

  • FRE 310 - French Culture and Society Today
  • FRE 311 - French Cultural History
  • FRE 330 - Studies in French Language Cinema
  • FRE 480 - Studies in French Culture

Please note: Students with prior study of the language can take the WebCAPE placement test to test into 102 or higher courses, and receive free retroactive credit for the courses they skip as part of our World Language Incentive Program (WLIP).

Offered in face-to-face format

Contact

Jennifer Bachner, PhD
Dr. Caryn Connelly
connellyc1@nku.edu
Next-Step French, First semester offered: Fall 2019

Micro-Credentials

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