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 Rhode Island colleges that offer french language and literature degrees.

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University of Rhode Island

400 East Ave, Warwick, RI

URI is a public institution located in Kingston, RI and provides a large number of program options for students. As a land grant institution this school is one of the larger public institutions in the state of Rhode Island. Nearly 16,000 students enroll at URI yearly.

A list of some of the more popular programs offered are:

• Communications And Journalism
• Health And Clinical Professions
• Psychology
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Education

To be considered for admissions, students may be required to complete an application, write a personal statement, and submit test scores or other school records, which are then studied by the admissions office. Most common test scores among applicants admitted to this school are between 21 - 26 for the ACT exam, or 1440 - 1730 on the SAT. This school accepts about 90 percent of applicants. Of those applicants accepted, about 18 percent attended the school. More information on admissions can be found here.

Tuition & fees at University of Rhode Island are different for in-state and nonresidents. In-state tuition costs around $13,000 per year and out-of-state tuition costing $30,000 annually. The cost of on-campus housing is about $7,800 for the year. Some students at this school may qualify for financial aid, which is typically provided as grants or student loans.

The University of Rhode Island "Rams" compete in a number of intercollegiate sports through participation in the NCAA. Athletic programs available may include but not limited to:

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

Students Enrolled in the French Language and Literature Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. University of Rhode Island offers a bachelor's degree program in french language and literature.

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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

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