French Language and Literature Degree

The French Language and Literature college degree track is a field of study focused on the French Language. The French language is a romance language part of the Indo-European language system which descended from Latin along with such languages as Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, and other languages from around the globe. Get more details below including other Connecticut colleges that offer french language and literature degrees.

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Fairfield University (Eastern)

83 Windham St, Willimantic, CT

Fairfield University is a nonprofit private university that has many programs available for students to choose from. The school is located in Fairfield, Connecticut, in a predominantly suburban area. The school's Roman Catholic affiliation is one of its defining characteristics and plays an important role within the school's curriculum. Approximately 5,200 students enroll at Fairfield University per year.

Here is a list of some of the popular programs Fairfield University offers:

• Health And Clinical Professions
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Communications And Journalism
• English Language And Literature
• Psychology

To be considered for admissions, applicants may be required to fill out an application, provide letters of recommendations, and submit any transcripts or test scores, which are then reviewed by the admissions committee. This school has an acceptance rate of about 72 percent of which only 15 percent chose to enroll. More information regarding admissions can be found here.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is close to $45,000, but may change each year. Students are encouraged to use the school's price of attendance calculator to better understand their cost of attending this school. Housing is available on-campus for students. The annual cost of housing is about $8,200. Fairfield University may offer financial aid for students who qualify by way of grants and loans.

The Fairfield University Stags participate in several athletic programs, within the NCAA organization. Available athletic programs offered may include but not limited to:

• Baseball (NCAA Division I-AAA)
• Basketball (NCAA Division I-AAA)
• Field Hockey (NCAA Division I-AAA)
• Golf (NCAA Division I-AAA)
• Lacrosse (NCAA Division I-AAA)

For a complete list of areas of study, programs, enrollment information, student services, and more, please visit the school's website at http://fairfield.edu/.

Career Options for Graduates

Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

Teach languages and literature courses in languages other than English. Includes teachers of American Sign Language (ASL). Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education

Description

Teach students in one or more subjects, such as English, mathematics, or social studies at the secondary level in public or private schools. May be designated according to subject matter specialty.

Interpreters and Translators

Description

Interpret oral or sign language, or translate written text from one language into another.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, interpreters and translators employment is expected to grow at a rate of 28.7% from 2014 to 2024

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).