Furthermore, in studying a foreign language, students develop an appreciation of another culture, and in doing so, they gain new insights into their own culture as well. French majors are strongly advised to adopt an appropriate cognate program as either a minor or double major. Students may earn credit in French at Birmingham-Southern through the Advanced Placement program. A score of four or more on either the grammar or the literature AP examination will satisfy the general education requirement in foreign language at the College and will also earn credit for the student in the appropriate language course. Skills emphasized are reading, writing, speaking, and oral comprehension.
Advanced students provide translations of song groups and cycles.
A review of the fundamentals of grammar designed primarily for students who have had only one or two years of language on the high school level. A course built on beginning French that thoroughly reviews basic grammar concepts, builds vocabulary, and further develops all four language skills. A third-semester course designed for students interested in developing and applying their language skills in a professional environment. May be substituted for French 220. The course increases oral proficiency and awareness of modern culture.