Department of French Language & Culture
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address
(14662) M201-1, Maria Pavilion, 43, Jibong-ro, Bucheon-si, Gyeonggi-do, Republic of Korea -
hours of operation
9:00 am-5:00 pm -
tel
+82 2 2164 4230 -
e-mail
cukdptfrench@gmail.com
About the Department
French is spoken by nearly 300 million people worldwide and is the official language of 29 countries and major international organizations, including Switzerland, Belgium, the province of Quebec in Canada, and several African countries. French Language and Culture is a major that offers a wide range of studies in the French language, French culture, and French-speaking countries. We welcome students who have an intellectual curiosity and passion for French language and culture, and who wish to develop into forward-thinking professionals with an international perspective.
Major Course Guide
French Society and Daily Life
A course dealing with the characteristics of French society and the culture of French life. Develop French language skills and intercultural communication skills through a variety of texts.
Francophonie Around the World
Study the cultures of various French-speaking regions around the world, including Belgium, Switzerland, Canada, and several African countries.
French Poetry and Chansons
Learn French by listening to French poems and songs, reflecting on the meaning of the work and relating it to our lives today.
Understanding Modern French
Develop a deeper understanding of contemporary French society through a variety of texts, including newspapers, magazines, etc.
Curriculum
| Year 1 | Introduction to the French Language and Culture, Practicing French |
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| Year 2 | French Grammar1-2, Audiovisual French1-2, Reading French Prose, Reading French Fiction, French Poetry and Chansons, French Society and Daily Life |
| Year 3 | Comprehension of Modern French, French Conversation 1-2, French Composition 1-2, French Literature and Human Understanding, French Studies, Topics in French |
| Year 4 | French Regional Cultural Studies, French Composition3-4, French Conversation3-4, French in the Real World, French Cinema, Francophonie Around the World |
Academic Activities
We offer a weekly French Club with a native-speaking professor. The French Club provides students with the opportunity to improve their French language skills while enhancing their understanding of French culture through interaction with native speakers outside of class.
Careers after Graduation
| Education and research | Teachers, professors, graduate school, etc. |
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| Enterprise | Marketing, international sales, trade, travel, hotels, events, flight attendants, publishers, etc. |
| Institutions and Organizations | Embassies of French-speaking countries, government investment agencies, government offices, etc. |
| Professionals | Translators, simultaneous interpreters, reporters, announcers, etc. |
Subject-Related Certifications
DELF and DALF
Each is divided into listening, reading, writing, and oral sections, and the duration and difficulty vary depending on the level of the certification exam.
French Proficiency Test (TCF)
A test intended for all non-native French speakers who wish to have their French proficiency verified in a simple, reliable and fast way for professional or personal purposes.
French Proficiency Test (TEF)
This test is recognized by the French Ministry of Education and is useful for studying in French higher education or immigrating to a French-speaking country, as well as for enrolling in first-level courses at French universities.
Departmental Talent
- Love learning foreign languages and are curious about other cultures
- People with a strong interest in Europe and French-speaking countries
- People who want to understand cultural phenomena in different countries and develop a sense of cosmopolitanism
High School Courses Related to Major
| General Electives | Career Electives |
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| English I, English II, English Reading and Writing, French I, World History, etc. | English-speaking culture, reading English literature, French II, etc. |