French University of Johannesburg

Overview

About the program

• The French program at University of Johannesburg is offered by the Department of Language, Cultural Studies & Applied Linguistics, part of Faculty of Humanitites.
• Selection is based on academic credit.

• A dissertation of about 120 pages on a topic from French literature or language, demonstrating the student’s capacity for research and ability to apply critical methods, is required. At least two seminars related to the field of research must be presented during the writing of the dissertation.

Knowledge of French is currently an asset in South Africa with its fast developing political, economic and industrial relations with Francophone Africa and France. In addition, the study of the world of thought, the culture, history and traditions lying behind a foreign language like French, enriches the mind of the learner and promotes creativity, mental flexibility as well as an understanding for cultural differences. French, as a subject, pairs well with other subjects such as Linguistics, International Relations, Communications and Politics.

Possible Careers include:

• Translation and Interpreting
• Teaching (in schools and universities)
• Tourism
• Diplomatic service
• Liaison and public relations
• Journalism
• Radio and television broadcasting
• Audio-visual production companies
• Advertising
• Publishing
• The legal profession