One hundred-level course focus on language proficiency in cultural context. Two hundred-level courses consolidate language skills while beginning a more systematic study of French literatures and civilizations. A year or semester in France provides direct experience in the French culture. Three hundred-level courses focus on specific topics in literature, civilization, and cultural studies. These must include FREN 150, FREN 231, and 270 or 271, and three courses at the 300 level.
Residence abroad is the best way to gain proficiency in the languages and knowledge of the culture.
Bucknell's own study abroad program, Bucknell en France, located in Tours, can accommodate students at all proficiency levels. Internships can be arranged for advanced students. All majors who meet the requirements set by the Honors Council and wish to earn honors in French are encouraged to do so. Students interested in writing an Honors Thesis should contact a French faculty member early in the second semester of their junior year to discuss the process and to define a topic. Students wishing to teach French at the secondary level should consult with the French program and the department of education as soon as possible in order to discuss the sequence of courses needed for certification.