About the Program
French at CLU highlights not only linguistic and cultural diversity, but also emphasizes the development of language skills and proficiency in understanding, speaking, reading and writing.
The major in French lies at the heart of the broader liberal arts curriculum, promotes and enhances the "Marks of Quality" at California Lutheran University, and abides by the CLU mission statement "to educate leaders for a global society." Designed to offer enrichment opportunities for the intellectual and esthetic development of all students, French at CLU highlights not only linguistic and cultural diversity, but also emphasizes the development of language skills and proficiency in understanding, speaking, reading and writing.
Providing new perspectives for communication in the growing global marketplace, the French major curriculum furnishes students with practical knowledge of information technology. As a result of majoring in French, students are prepared to pursue an advanced degree in graduate school or seek employment in fields such as teaching, international careers in banking, airlines, journalism and governmental agencies (e.g., Peace Corps, United Nations, etc.).
Student Learning Outcome Goals
After having completed a Major in French, students are expected to have achieved the following:
- Language proficiency: a measurable level of practical confidence in the target language to assure successful communication skills.
- Sufficient knowledge of the breadth of the francophone world, its culture and literature.
- Working ability to access and competently use electronic information in French.
