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 Maine colleges that offer french language and literature degrees.

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University of Maine at Fort Kent (UMFK)

224 Main St., Farmington, ME

University of Maine at Fort Kent, a public institution, offers a large number of program options, allowing students to choose which major is right for them. Located in Fort Kent, ME, the school resides in a rural setting for students to study in. Approximately 1,100 students are enrolled per year at University of Maine at Fort Kent.

Here is a list of some of the popular programs University of Maine at Fort Kent offers:

• Nursing Science
• Elementary Education
• Secondary Education
• Commerce

Students applying for admission are required to submit an application, transcripts, records, test scores and any requested personal statements, which will then be reviewed by the admissions staff. Roughly 70 percent of all students that applied were admitted at University of Maine at Fort Kent, with 46 percent of those accepted choosing to enroll. More information on admissions can be found here.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is different for in-state and nonresidents. In-state residents pay approximately $8,300 and out-of-state residents pay $19,000 for the year. School housing is available on-campus for students. The annual cost of housing is about $4,400. Financial aid may be offered to students that meet the necessary requirements by way of scholarships, grants, and loans.

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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).