University of Michigan - Flint

The goal of the French Program is to provide students with an opportunity to become conversant with the language and cultures of Francophone nations and cultures (France, Quebec, Switzerland, Belgium, French-speaking countries in Africa, etc.). Our mission is consistent with institutional purposes and College core curriculum goals. We foster the development of proficient oral and written communication skills in French. Also, as an integral part of a liberal arts curriculum, our programs offer instruction that is necessary to the development of educated and aware individuals who are capable of adapting to a changing and increasingly diverse world. The French Program provides a sequence of courses that leads to familiarity with French and the cultural experiences associated with it. Our language programs aid students in acquiring fluency in French, acquiring a thorough understanding of Francophone cultures, and experiencing a variety of linguistic approaches to the world. The French Program offers opportunities for study that promote the understanding and value of human, cultural, and ethnic diversity.

Based on assessment data from the academic year 2004-2005, French majors at the University of Michigan-Flint demonstrate a keen awareness of content and of the mechanics of composition writing in French. Their linguistic skills (grammar, syntax, etc.) show much promise for improvement as they finish their academic careers with us.