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 Georgia colleges that offer french language and literature degrees.

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Spelman College

812 Lambert Dr., Atlanta, GA

Spelman College is a nonprofit private historically black institution located in Atlanta, GA. Most historically black colleges and universities (also known as HBCUs) were founded after the civil war to provide newly freed African Americans with educational opportunities. Nearly two thousand students enroll at Spelman College yearly.

Students can pick from a few areas of study, including:

• Psychology
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences
• English Language And Literature
• Social Sciences

The admissions process starts with the submission of an application, transcripts, and test scores, which are then evaluated by admissions staff. Either the ACT or SAT exam can be taken in order to be able to apply to Spelman College. Scores between 20 - 24 on the ACT or 940 - 1110 on the SAT are needed to greatly increase your chances for admission. Spelman College admits approximately 40% of students applying. Of those students admitted, around 27% enrolled. More information from the admissions office can be found at spelman.edu.

The cost of tuition is close to $26,000 annually. Tuition prices may change for any number of reasons, and therefore students should visit the school's net price calculator to understand their cost of attendance. Some students at Spelman College may be eligible for financial aid, which is generally offered as grants or student loans.

The Spelman College Jaguars participate in several athletic programs, as part of the NCAA organization.

To see a full list of programs offered, enrollment information, financial aid details, and more, please take a look at the school's website at http://www.spelman.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

Salary & Wages

• Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA
  • Total Employment: 510
  • Average Hourly Rate: $23.42
  • Average Annual Salary: $48700

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