Hanover Modern Language Department - French
Why Study French?
Deciding upon a major can be an intimidating task, and you may be wondering if French would be a good fit for you. If any of the following is true for you, then the French department at Hanover College may be just what you have been searching for.
You enjoy:
• French-speaking cultures
• Traveling abroad
• Language
• Working with others
You want to:
• Live/travel abroad
• Work with French-speaking populations
• Research your interests
• Have a meaningful and fun academic and social experience
What Hanover French Offers
At Hanover, we recognize that French is more than a language. It is a tool that connects cultures, business, and individuals. That's why students in the French program don't simply learn about spelling and grammar, but also are encouraged to expand their cultural awareness through the study of civilization, culture, and literature.
As a student in the French program, your learning experience will be supported and complemented by our highly capable faculty, work done in and out of the classroom, and many other opportunities provided to students. With 80 million French speakers in the world, the ability to communicate in French can be valuable in any career you may choose.
Since languages are best learned through immersion, all classes are taught entirely in French, beginning with the first semester of Introductory French. Students are also encouraged to participate in one of Hanover's unique spring term or full-semester program in France and are provided with opportunities to interact in French outside the classroom and in the local community.
Highlights
Diverse Faculty
Our dedicated faculty members come to us from throughout the French-speaking world, bringing a broad range of perspectives and academic specialties. A small student-to-faculty ratio ensures lively classroom discussion and close, personal attention for all students. Study Abroad Opportunities Our study abroad programs focus on full immersion and exposing students to new cultures, people, and experiences. Eat, sleep and drink French for a full semester at Université François Rabelais de Tours in Tours, France. Short-term opportunities for language and culture study in France are also available during Spring Term.
Immersion Activities
A number of extracurricular activities provide opportunities for you to enrich your language and social experiences at Hanover. Table Francaise, held twice a month in the cafeteria, provides students and faculty with the opportunity for French conversation over lunch. Members of Cercle Francais meet once a month in the Haq Center for conversation, food, and fun with friends and professors.
Opportunities for Research
In your senior year, you will be able to put your classroom work to the test by pursuing academic internships or independent study courses. These opportunities give students the freedom to tackle areas of personal interest while receiving the support they need from our faculty. Many students have presented their findings at national conferences.
Career Opportunities
French within the context of a liberal arts education equips graduates with the knowledge, skills, and experience necessary to continue on to a variety of careers and/or graduate school opportunities.
Previous graduates' career and professional placements have included:
• EuroDisney (Paris)
• Secondary Language Teaching throughout the Midwest
• Petits Freres des Pauvres (Paris)
Graduate school placements have included:
• University of North Carolina
• Katholieke Universiteit-Leuven
• Brandeis School of Law
• University of Louisville
• College of William & Mary
• New York University