Texas Tech University

Languages & Cultures - French Major

The Languages & Cultures - French major consists of 33 hours of course work at the 2000 level and above. A student can begin work at the 2000, 3000, or 4000 level, but must complete at least 12 hours at the 4000 level. Courses are offered in language, culture, and literature. At least 9 upper level hours must be taken at TTU; 6 hours of advanced courses must be writing intensive. Each major is tailored to meet the student's individual needs.

A typical major includes:

9 hours

CMLL 2305 Introduction to Languages & Cultures

FRENCH 2301 Second Year French I

FRENCH 2302 Second Year French II

9 hours

FRENCH 3302 Major French Writers

FRENCH 3303 French Conversation

FRENCH 3304 Grammar: A Comprehensive Review

12-15 hours

A minimum of four 4000-level courses, including at least one literature course. At least two courses are offered each long semester on a rotating basis.

Total: 33 hours

Several scholarship opportunities are available to French majors.

The French program collaborates with the College of Education for teacher certification in French. In addition to 33 hours of French coursework, students seeking secondary certification in French must complete LING 4311, preferably before their student teaching begins. Students seeking bilingual education endorsement, ESL endorsement, or secondary or elementary certification in French, should consult with advisors in both the College of Education and in the Department of Classical and Modern Languages and Literatures.

For more information on the Languages & Cultures - French B.A., contact Carla Burrus, CMLL Graduate Program Coordinator.

After completing your undergraduate studies, you can improve your French before graduate school getting a full immersion experience when you apply to the:

Teaching Assistantship Program in France

After completion of a major or minor, students may teach English as assistants for seven months in French public schools, teaching English to students of all ages. Each year, over 1,100 positions are available across all regions of metropolitan France and in the overseas departments of French Guiana, Guadeloupe, Martinique, and Reunion. The program is administered through the French Ministry of Education. Information is available at https://frenchhighereducation.org/teaching-assistant-program.

CMLL French Language & Area Studies

  • Address

    CMLL Building, 2906 18th St, Lubbock, TX 79409
  • Phone

    806.742.3145