UVA’s BA in French enables students to attain fluency in the French language while immersing themselves in the literature, cinema, and cultural history of France and the Francophone world. Courses explore modern and classical texts, critical theory, translation, and global Francophone movements. Study abroad, internships, and film-based learning enhance real-world application. The program fosters critical thinking, intercultural understanding, and analytical skills, ideal for careers in diplomacy, international business, translation, education, or cultural institutions.
Translation and commentary on selected poems from Paul Verlaine
Analysis of gender dynamics in French New Wave cinema
Comparative study of postcolonial Francophone literature from Africa and the Caribbean
Podcast in French exploring identity and migration in contemporary Europe
Creating a bilingual zine highlighting cultural events in French-speaking communities
Literary critique of existentialism in the works of Camus and Sartre
Designing a French language curriculum using immersive digital storytelling
Analyzing French-language political speeches through discourse analysis
Staging scenes from Molière with modern cultural adaptations
Essay series on culinary identity in French and Quebecois literature
Digital archive project documenting immigrant narratives from North Africa to France
Translating and annotating children’s literature for French language learners
Comparative analysis of love and war themes in medieval vs. contemporary French poetry
Study of French identity through post-WWII film and fiction
Research on linguistic shifts in Haitian Creole and French influence
Visual exhibit of French graphic novels as political commentary
Developing a language-learning app focused on Francophone slang and idioms
Essay on literary censorship in Francophone African regimes
Field study interviewing UVA students from Francophone backgrounds
Creating lesson plans for AP French with multimedia cultural components
Experience the richness of global Francophone culture and language through UVA’s French BA.
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