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 Oklahoma colleges that offer french language and literature degrees.

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University of Oklahoma Norman Campus

2501 N Blackwelder, Oklahoma City, OK

The University of Oklahoma (OU) Norman Campus is ranked number one among public universities in the nation for its number of National Merit Scholars, and is in the top five public universities in terms of its number of Rhodes Scholars. And, OU is ranked in the top 10 public universities in the nation by the Princeton review for its overall academic excellence and cost for students.

OU boasts a faculty of international stature, with more than 500 endowed faculty professors and chairs. OU has a popular Faculty-in-Residence program, wherein faculty members and their families live in each of the OU residence halls, fostering faculty-student interaction.

The University of Tulsa has several successful research programs, including its genomics, health sciences, nanosciences, weather, education, and applied social research programs. Several new buildings have been constructed to support and develop these and other academic programs at OU's three campuses, including its Norman Campus. The campus is known for its beautifully manicured grounds, with flowers and landscaping, serene park-like settings, fountains and Prairie Gothic architecture.

History

Thanks to a 40-acre campus donated by Oklahoma residents for the University of Oklahoma, the university was founded in 1890. It opened in 1895 with four faculty members and 100 students enrolled.

Academics

The academic calendar for the University of Oklahoma follows the semester format, with fall and spring semesters and a summer session or "intersession" that is divided into "blocks."

Colleges and Schools

The University of Oklahoma has different colleges on its three campuses: its Norman Campus, Tulsa Campus and Health Sciences Center.

The Norman Campus colleges are:

• College of Architecture
• College of Arts and Sciences
• College of Atmospheric & Geographic Sciences
• Michael F. Price College of Business
• Mewbourne College of Earth and Energy
• Jeannine Rainbolt College of Education
• College of Engineering
• Weitzenhoffer Family College of Fine Arts
• Graduate College
• Joe C. and Carole Kerr McClendon Honors College
• College of International Studies
• Gaylord College of Journalism and Mass Communication
• College of Law
• College of Liberal Studies
• University Outreach College of Continuing Education
• Reserve Officers Training Corps
• University College 

Student Life

There are more than 400 student clubs and organizations on the OU campus, focusing on a wide range of interests. If students do not find a club that matches their interests, they can register to start their own.  There are diverse communities at OU with wide-ranging interests and backgrounds, so students are likely to find a group that engages them. There are also many local chapters of national fraternities and sororities, with an active Greek Life on campus.

The OU Campus Activities Council (CAC) organizes myriad activities on campus throughout the year. Students are encouraged to get involved in a planning committee for one of these events, or simply to participate and enjoy campus life.

The OU's Fred Jones Museum of Art is a top art museum in the nation, housing excellent art collections for students and the public to enjoy. The Sam Noble Museum of Natural History also has excellent exhibits. The OU Bizzell Memorial Library has many important collections, including a book handwritten by Galileo.

Traditions

The OU school colors are crimson and white.

The nickname for the University of Oklahoma's athletics teams is "Sooners." The term "Sooners" is a historical reference to some of the land "Boomers" or settlers who came to the Oklahoma Territory to make a claim for unassigned, free land in the late 1880s. The area of Norman, Oklahoma was one region of the territory available for claims. One rule to rightfully claim a lot of land stipulated that all participants were to initiate their claim on the same date or at the same time. Those who tried to stake a claim too soon were called "Sooners." Over time, the term "Sooner" also came to mean a person who was progressive, energetic, ambitious, and prosperous - a go-getter.

Athletics

The University of Oklahoma "Sooners" athletics teams compete in many intercollegiate sports, including:

Men's Sports:

• Baseball
• Basketball
• Cross Country
• Football
• Golf
• Gymnastics
• Rowing
• Soccer
• Tennis
• Track and Field
• Wrestling 

Women's Sports:

• Basketball
• Cross Country
• Golf
• Gymnastics
• Rowing
• Soccer
• Softball
• Tennis
• Track and Field
• Volleyball

Satellite Campuses

The University of Oklahoma's primary campus is its Norman Campus in Norman, Oklahoma. It has two satellite campuses: Its UO Tulsa Schusterman Center in Tulsa, and its UO Health Sciences Center in Oklahoma City.

Community Life

The city of Norman is a charming college town with many restaurants, sidewalk cafes, music venues, boutiques for shopping, art and theatre, festivals, bed and breakfast inns, a zoo, hiking and riding trails, and more.

The University of Oklahoma has many reciprocal projects and initiatives with local businesses and agencies.

Students Enrolled in the French Language and Literature Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. University of Oklahoma Norman Campus has offered the following programs for students:

• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree
• Doctorate Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

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

• Oklahoma City, OK
  • Total Employment: 140
  • Average Hourly Rate: $15.79
  • Average Annual Salary: $32840

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