Overview
The French Program of the School of Foreign Languages was established in 2012. With its forward-looking "French +" curriculum system, the program is committed to a diversified training model that accommodates the varied needs of students. It aims to cultivate high-quality, application-oriented French professionals who are well-prepared for the development of future smart cities. Graduates will possess a profound Chinese cultural identity, well-rounded humanistic literacy, and broad international perspectives. They will build a solid foundation in both French and English, acquire extensive cultural knowledge, and master fundamental theoretical knowledge of international trade. Familiarity with the literature and culture of French-speaking countries and regions, alongside strong critical thinking, analytical, and innovative skills, will equip them to excel in fields such as translation, foreign affairs, international trade, education, culture, news and publishing, and tourism.
Why choose French?
- Global Influence: Ranked as the world's third most influential language, French is spoken by approximately 120 million people. It is one of the six official working languages of the United Nations and the primary written language, serving as an official or common language in over 40 countries and regions across five continents.
- International Focus: The French Program has established international exchange partnerships with multiple French universities, with students having the opportunity to pursue postgraduate studies in France each year.
- Expert Faculty: The program currently has five full-time faculty members, including one Ph.D. and one native French instructor. All Chinese instructors hold master's degrees, with 100% having studied abroad and 80% possessing extensive industry experience.
- French+ Curriculum: Building on a solid foundation in the French language, the program offers a flexible curriculum that allows students to specialize in areas such as International Business and Trade or French Literature based on their interests.
- French N+ Creative Workshop: As a vibrant extracurricular initiative, the French N+ Creative Workshop includes activities such as French salons, student mentorship groups, and language training workshops. These provide immersive opportunities for students to enhance their language skills while experiencing French culture and customs.
- Practice and Employment: The School of Foreign Languages collaborates with numerous internship and training bases, providing students with ample opportunities for hands-on industry experience. Graduates of the French Program have been employed by top-tier enterprises, including:
- China Railway Resources Group Co., Ltd., ranked 95th on Fortune Global 500;
- Industrial and Commercial Bank of China, ranked 10th on the Global 500 Brands list;
- China COSCO Shipping Corporation Limited, featured on the Global 500 Brands list;
- China Geotechnical Engineering Corporation, ranked 40th among China's Top 500 Construction Enterprises;
- Qingdao Construction Group Co., Ltd., ranked 12th among Shandong's Top 100 Private Enterprises.
Basic Information
- School School of Foreign Languages
- Study Mode Full-time
- Program Length 4 years
- Degree French, Bachelor of Arts
Knowledge and Skills
Graduates of the French programme will possess the following competencies:
- Strong linguistic proficiency, with fluent oral and written expression;
- Critical and analytical thinking skills;
- An international outlook, multicultural perspective and cross-cultural competence;
- Independent language research capabilities;
- Strong adaptability, work competence and innovative capacity;
- Global competitiveness.
Message from the Program Director
"Dear French Language students, let us gather in the 'Piano' building of the School of Foreign Languages to converse in the world's most romantic language. Together we shall traverse time and space to admire the vistas along the Seine, experience the unique allure of French literature, contemplate our future paths, master bilingualism in French and English, and become applied foreign language talents for the new era."
Xu Jing
Curriculum Structure
- First Academic Year
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Compulsory Courses
- Basic French (1) - (2)
- College English (1) - (2)
- French Writing Workshop (1)
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· Communicative French (1)
· Introductory French Reading
- Second Academic Year
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Compulsory Courses
- Intermediate French (1) - (2)
- College English (3)-(4)
- French Writing Workshop (2)-(3)
- Communicative French (2)- (3)
- Intermediate French Reading
- Progressive French Vocabulary
- Third Year
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Compulsory Courses:
- Advanced French (1)- (2)
- French Translation (1)-(2)
- Survey of French-Speaking Countries
- French Interpretation
- French Literature (1)
- French Linguistics
- Society and Culture of Francophone Regions
- Business French
- French Business Correspondence
- Cross-Cultural Business Communication
- French Writing Workshop (4)-( (5)
- Fourth Year
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Compulsory Courses:
- Advanced French (3)
- French Graduation Internship
- French Graduation Thesis
- French Literature (2)
- Multimedia News French
- E-commerce in French
- French Marketing
Employment
Graduates of French language program enjoy extensive regional opportunities and diverse career pathways.
Students may pursue roles such as international sales assistants, project French translators, technical translation engineers, geological mining French translators, digital energy business development specialists, app product operations specialists, or teachers across sectors including finance, construction, manufacturing, mining, computer services and software, and education.
Graduates may pursue further studies through international exchange programmes or enrol in postgraduate programmes domestically or abroad, including French Language and Literature, French Translation and Interpretation, French as a Foreign Language, Applied Foreign Languages, Socio-Economic Management, International Management, and International Business.