Central’s French and Francophone Studies program offers many opportunities for students interested in French language and culture. Many students have spent their first year after graduation working in France as assistants in the French school system, and graduates have also pursued careers in education, marketing, government and business in the United States, Canada and overseas.
Interested students have the opportunity to live in the French house on campus and to study in a French-speaking country.
The Language Houses in the Wing International Center offer a unique living alternative for language students, those returning from a semester abroad or anyone who wants a chance to use French, German or Spanish on a daily basis, celebrate native holidays, share experiences and sample diverse foods.
The Weller Center for Business and International Studies houses faculty offices and classrooms for the modern language departments. The $3.9-million building completed in 1999 includes an interactive computer language lab to supplement traditional methods of language learning through phone exchanges, chat groups, recording and listening activities.
A paper for a class taken during her first semester on campus led Kiera Dixon ’21 to a grant-funded research project in Paris.
Maria Snyder, associate professor of German and French, and Anya Butt, professor of biology, will present “Model Citizens and Undesirable Aliens: Immigrants in Iowa” from 7-8 p.m. Wednesday, April 7.
Students may choose from internships in many disciplines and professional fields and have access to service learning opportunities. Recent internships have included the following fields:
Classes in French literature, civilization, translation and business are taught exclusively in French to maximize opportunities for students to master the language. Students also have the opportunity to live in the French language house. All courses aim to increase language proficiency and cultural awareness.
Want to find out more about French & Francophone Studies at Central? Contact us to learn more about this discipline and our other strong academic programs.
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