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 Louisiana colleges that offer french language and literature degrees.

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Grambling State University

Also known as GSU, Grambling

3710 Paris Rd, Chalmette, LA

Grambling State University is a public historically black institution located in Grambling, LA. Many historically black colleges and universities (also known as HBCUs) were established after the civil war to provide newly freed African Americans with educational opportunities. Nearly 5,000 students enroll at Grambling State University yearly.

Areas of study offered at Grambling State University include but are not limited to:

• Security And Protective Services
• Health And Clinical Professions
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences

Students applying for admission are most often required to submit an application, transcripts, records, standardized test scores and any requested letters of recommendations, which will then be reviewed by the admissions office. Students may submit either the SAT or ACT scores to be considered for admissions to Grambling State University. A score within the range of 760 - 930 on the SAT, or 16 - 20 for the ACT is usually submitted among admitted students. 55% of students that apply are admitted to GSU, of which 38 percent choose to enroll. More information regarding admissions can be found here.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is close to $5,400 per year. Tuition prices may change for a variety of reasons, and that is why students should visit the school's price of attendance calculator to identify their costs. On-campus housing is available for students, which costs around $6,200 annually. Financial aid may be provided to students that meet the required requirements in the form of loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

The mascot for Grambling State University is the "Tigers", and they participate in intercollegiate athletic programs through oversight by the NCAA. Available sports offered:

• Baseball (NCAA Division I-AA)
• Basketball (NCAA Division I-AA)
• Track & Field (NCAA Division I-AA)
• Football (NCAA Division I-AA)
• Soccer (NCAA Division I-AA)

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).