BA in French in Reno United States | University of Nevada, Reno

The French department faculty are dedicated to ensuring their majors achieve advanced competency in five key language domains: oral communication, auditory comprehension, reading, writing, and cultural literacy. In today's increasingly interconnected world, graduates entering the workforce with foreign language proficiency gain undeniable advantages. French distinguishes itself among language choices through its significance in medicine, technology, international relations, and business sectors, coupled with the enduring appeal of its cultural prestige among new learners. Through comprehensive training across all five skill areas, we equip students to thrive in diverse French-language contexts, while maintaining our historic commitment to preparing future educators for secondary and higher education French programs.
Students will develop the ability to:
interpret and analyze French literary works and cultural materials. Graduates should attain Advanced-level reading comprehension (meeting ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines standards of Advanced or Advanced-Plus).
achieve spoken French proficiency at Intermediate Mid to Intermediate High levels.
produce academic papers in French demonstrating Advanced-level writing skills (Advanced Low, Mid or High according to ACTFL Writing Proficiency Guidelines).