Conversational French Undergraduate Certificate
Are you ready to learn spoken conversation skills in French? The Conversational French Undergraduate Certificate prepares students to speak the French language with confidence and poise, equipping them for a variety of careers where second-language knowledge is highly valued. Learn skills that will help you excel in the professional world and beyond, preparing you for how work is done today.
Program Overview
The Conversational French Undergraduate Certificate teaches students French literature, culture, speaking, and writing, honing everyday conversation skills.
You’ll take courses with an emphasis on written and spoken French and French history and civilization, all while developing your cultural competency through learning about the literature and culture of French-speaking countries.
Our program is a great fit for students who want to gain practical language and conversation skills, learn about France from a business and humanitarian perspective, and gain cultural knowledge that will prepare them for positions where second-language competency is highly valued.
Whether you’re looking to enhance your degree, or learn a second language, our program prepares you with practical and professional skills to succeed.
Why Study Conversational French?
A Conversational French Undergraduate Certificate at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville prepares students to expand their knowledge of a second language and enhance any degree.
Language is in everything we do. With courses that familiarize you with the language, and professional skills that prepare you to apply it, you’ll graduate with skills that will help you make the impact you want in whatever field you choose.
Plus, with exceptional faculty who are ready to lead and inspire you, you’ll have one-on-one mentorship opportunities that prepare you to excel in a highly valued language.
At UT, the language skills you gain will prepare you for any career field, whether you want to go into translation, or you want to enhance your primary degree with a second language.
What Can You Do with an Undergraduate Certificate in Conversational French After Graduation?
The Conversational French Undergraduate Certificate prepares students for a variety of careers.
Whether students are looking to enhance their primary field of study, or gain more in-depth knowledge of a second language, our program prepares them for positions in translation and interpreting, working in community education centers, teaching and education, and more.
For those more interested in enhancing another degree, knowledge of a second language is highly valued in positions such as healthcare, government, law, business and international trade, as well as areas such as tourism, customer support, and even non-profit organizations.
Whatever your unique career path, a Conversational French Undergraduate Certificate gives you a leg up, equipping you with highly marketable skills, and the knowledge to communicate with precision.
Featured Courses
FREN 213 Intermediate French I with Business Emphasis
Topics include business culture, tourism, fashion, retail, hospitality, advertising, marketing, and professional communication.
FREN 432 Contemporary French Culture
Current French cultural issues placed in historical perspective with a comparative emphasis.
FREN 216 Intermediate French II with Health and Humanitarian Emphasis
Topics include providing vocabulary to discuss world health issues, discussing past and current humanitarian aid situations, and discovering current relevant global issues such as water access, women’s rights, and climate change.
FREN 431 Highlights of French Civilization
Survey of French civilization from the Gauls to World War II.
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