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Francophone Studies Program

Students with advanced, superior, or distinguished proficiency in French.

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Semester Term

  • Duration: 15 weeks
  • Credits: 15 U.S. credits

Language of Instruction: French

This program is intended for students with advanced proficiency who are prepared to engage complex content entirely in French. Courses examine Senegalese and Francophone African literature, history, politics, philosophy, and the arts. Language development continues through advanced writing, discussion, and presentation.

Students enroll in a full Francophone Studies curriculum taught in French. Coursework integrates advanced language refinement, weekly field modules, and a substantial research capstone or supervised internship conducted in French.

Curriculum Structure

  • Four courses plus a research capstone or internship

Core & Sample Courses

  • Hip-Hop, Cultures Urbaines et Futures Décoloniales
  • Une histoire de l’Afrique par la littérature
  • Wolof Language Immersion
  • Elective (rotating)
  • Research Capstone or Internship
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