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French
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The French major is primarily designed to ensure that students gain a substantial degree of competence in speaking and writing the language (advanced courses are often conducted in French) and to study the culture, literature, and history of the Francophone world. It aims to develop the student's critical appreciation of French in both literary and cultural contexts.
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French, Associate of Arts Degree Major
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Why study French?
The French language has a special relationship with English as well as a significant place on the world stage. By learning the French language and culture with Coastline College, you will become part of a diverse, globalized community. Knowing the language spoken by many of the world's great thinkers and writers (Montaigne, Voltaire, Descartes, Pascal, Baudelaire, de Tocqueville, Camus, de Beauvoir, and Sartre, among others) will facilitate a deeper understanding of their works.
Did you know: French remains one of the core languages of the European Union and the United Nations; French is the original language of the modern Olympic Games; and French is the governing language for both FINA and FIFA, the international federations for swimming and soccer? Sports, theatre, film, business, aerospace, and international relations are all enhanced by the words and wisdom of France.
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