Andrews University
Bachelor of Arts in French for K-12 Education
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See the degree grade →A BA designed for students pursuing elementary or secondary teaching certification with a strong emphasis on French language competence and pedagogical methods. Suits applicants who plan to teach French in K–12 settings and are willing to complete a required year abroad at the Adventist University of France, Collonges.
What you'll study
The programme includes courses offered through the Adventist Colleges Abroad (ACA) and Andrews University (AU). ACA required courses (21–24 credits) include:
- FREN321 Advanced Composition — 2 credits
- FREN341 Advanced Grammar — 4 credits
- FREN351 Advanced Spoken Language — 2 credits
- FREN361 Text Analysis — 1 credit
- Elective ACA courses at the 300-level and above — 12–15 credits
AU required courses (12 credits) include a choice between translation or interpretation plus advanced communication and culture courses:
- FREN401 Fundamentals of Translation (with lab) — 3 credits OR FREN402 French for Interpreters (with lab) — 3 credits
- FREN415 Advanced French Communication — 3 credits
- FREN420 Francophone Cultures: The New World & the 3rd World — 3 credits OR FREN430 Contemporary French Culture and Society: Study tour — 3 credits
- INLS458 Methods of Foreign Language Instruction: K-12 — 3 credits
Additional AU elective French courses listed include:
- FREN275 Intermediate French (with lab) — 4 credits
- FREN366 French Conversation (with lab) — 3 credits
- FREN367 French Composition (with lab) — 3 credits
- FREN429 French for International Travel and Tourism (with lab) — 3 credits
- FREN434 French for Medical Professions (with lab) — 3 credits
- FREN445 French Literature and Film — 3 credits
- FREN460 French for International Trade (with lab) — 3 credits
Entry requirements
The source page does not list specific admission requirements beyond programme structure. Prospective students should consult Andrews University admissions for standard undergraduate entry criteria and any certification-specific prerequisites.
Career prospects
The programme is explicitly geared toward students seeking elementary or secondary teaching certification; graduates are therefore prepared to pursue K–12 teaching roles in French language instruction, contingent on meeting local certification requirements.
Scholarships & funding angle (general)
The course page references Adventist Colleges Abroad and study abroad components; students should explore institutional scholarships, study-abroad funding, and education department awards at Andrews University or affiliated programs to support the required year in France.
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