French Certificate Program

Whether you want to learn french for personal or business reasons this certificate will give you the oral and written skills that meet your goals.

French certificate program. If youre interested in a career as a french teacher and want to learn more about the certification process see the teaching certification requirement. A separate application must be completed for each language in which a certificate will be pursued. This certificate is comprised of degree credit courses that you may potentially transfer towards an undergraduate degree program. You will also further your knowledge of grammar and develop an appreciation of french culture.

Similar to a french minor at other institutions the french certificate is formally cited on your williams transcript right after your major and can be listed on your resume. The undergraduate certificate in french requires 15 credits of french coursework or 5 courses including french 228 french 271 and courses at the 311 level and abovefor courses taken on campus at the french 311 level or higher prerequisites must be met or permission given by the department. Earning french teacher certification. Whether you require a knowledge of french for your career or enjoy vacationing in french speaking countries you will find this program very effective.

French one of the most spoken languages in the world a powerful language of business and a beautiful language to learn. Whether or not you are seeking a degree in a foreign language you can earn a byu language certificate. Courses for the certificate cannot be taken on a creditno credit or passfail basis. One of the worlds most widely spoken languages french is considered an official language of 29 different countries including france belgium switzerland canada and various parts of the african continent.

To enter the program in french andor italian languages and cultures students must complete an application form and return it to the undergraduate program administrator kathleen varra in east pyne 303. Whether you want to travel through france improve your french for school or impress a special someone with the language of love in just 15 hours this free course will teach you the most important aspects of french from french numbers and grammar to french. This certificate will help you enhance your communications skills reading writing and speaking so that you can communicate with confidence. The recognition of your foreign language proficiency will make a meaningful addition to your university experience and strengthen your resume or portfolio as you seek employment begin your career.

This program is available to all byu students. Foreign language culture certificate program. The foreign language and culture certificate is an explicit recognition that one has attained a high level of proficiency in a foreign language and an understanding of the cultural contexts associated with that language.