French - Hamilton College Clinton

French from Hamilton College Clinton is a Campus Bachelor Language degree that prepares you for a Liberal Arts career. French is the language of much of the world's greatest literature and philosophy. It is widely spoken in such regions as Africa, the Middle East and Southeast Asia, a legacy of the colonial era. It preceded English as the international language and so remains deeply woven into the discourse of history and diplomacy. English itself bears the centuries-old imprint of Norman French , and Canada's history and culture, from the colonial era to contemporary politics, is in part a story of the clash and interplay between French and English. In the tradition of the liberal arts, the French program at Hamilton encourages students to escape the confines of a single language and grow toward a larger understanding of the world. Majors are expected to reach a level of near-fluency in their language skills, as well as to gain a real understanding of French literature and civilization. Faculty members and former students in French regard study abroad, particularly through the College's Junior Year in France program, as critical to the personal and intellectual growth of majors in the field. STUDY ABROAD OPPORTUNITIES The French program encourages a range of research skills and activities: laboratory work in language proficiency, outings to nearby Quebec, and literary scholarship in Hamilton's extensive Burke Library holdings. At the center of the program, though, is the Junior Year in France. Students study for a full academic year at the Universit? de Paris III and other more specialized institutions; the curriculum is known for its academic rigor and attention to individual learners' needs. Students are immersed in the language, culture and history of the French as they enjoy the intellectual and social experience of a lifetime. THE SENIOR PROGRAM The Senior Program serves as Hamilton's integrating and culminating intellectual experience. At its center is the senior project, an extended research effort in which students use the knowledge and methods gained in their first three years of study. Each senior French major works closely with at least one faculty member while completing the project, which includes a senior research course and major paper. Seniors also demonstrate language proficiency in French with an interview. RESOURCES The department sponsors the French Club; a newsletter, La Gazette; a weekend cultural excursion to Montreal; weekly radio shows; and a series of lectures, films and presentations revolving around French culture, history and language. Up-to-date computer facilities, language laboratories, an audiovisual center and a recording studio are available for student use. Qualified Hamilton seniors are invited to join the College's chapter of Phi Sigma Iota, the foreign language honor society. View more details on Hamilton College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Language courses.