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French Language and Culture

2019年10月3日更新

French Language and Culture

Europe as Viewed from France, and France as Discussed in Europe　
Traversing the Entire French-Speaking World, from Immigration Issues to Modern Thought

France has been at the center of European politics and culture since the seventeenth century. In the second half of the twentieth century, France played a major role alongside Germany in founding the European Union, and continues to wield considerable influence throughout Europe.

Therefore, when considering French culture and society, it is vital to keep in mind Europe as a whole, as well as the pivotal role France played whenever discussing issues facing Europe.

Students also expand their perspectives to include the cultures and societies of other nations within the French-speaking realm, and study a wide array of topics beyond language and culture, including everything from movies to philosophy, and from fashion to immigration issues.

Objective: Foster Human Resources with a Global Outlook

Students attain practical proficiency in French and a deep understanding of the various linguistic cultures existing within French, as well as the state of societies in the French-speaking world. They also gain an interest in exchanges between different cultures, including the German-speaking language cultures and other European countries as well as other cultures in the French-speaking world. This program is designed to produce people with these capabilities and a strong intellectual curiosity.

Students gain a wider perspective and the ability to think flexibly by studying the culture and society of the French-speaking world, including everything from literature and philosophy to movies and art, and from food culture to immigration issues.

Graduates go out into the world with the ability to meet the needs of modern global society, working for private companies in trade, finance and other fields, as well as in government, the media and other areas.

Features: Learn French through Both Current Events and Literature

This program’s curriculum is based on the assumption that newly enrolled students have not studied French at all. Students develop basic French linguistic proficiency by taking core French courses during the first and second years.

In the specialized courses that start in the second year, students strengthen their ability to write and converse, and study a diverse range of French texts regarding current events, business, literature and social issues. At the same time, they gradually deepen their professional knowledge regarding culture and society in the French-speaking world.

The graduation thesis is compulsory in the fourth year, and should be fruit of what the student learned over four years.

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French Language and Culture