  {"id":4811,"date":"2020-07-15T11:28:33","date_gmt":"2020-07-15T15:28:33","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/149.4.100.129\/academics\/ls\/?page_id=4811"},"modified":"2026-02-04T12:07:11","modified_gmt":"2026-02-04T17:07:11","slug":"french","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.qc.cuny.edu\/academics\/ell\/french\/","title":{"rendered":"French"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; background_color=&#8221;rgba(0,0,0,0)&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;10px||10px||true|false&#8221; border_radii=&#8221;off|20px|20px||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; text_font=&#8221;Open Sans||||||||&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; text_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221; header_4_font=&#8221;Ubuntu|700|||||||&#8221; header_4_text_align=&#8221;center&#8221; header_4_text_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; header_4_font_size=&#8221;30px&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#e71939&#8243; text_orientation=&#8221;center&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;10px|10px|10px|10px|true|true&#8221; border_radii=&#8221;off|20px|20px||&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h4 class=\"title\">French<\/h4>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;2_3,1_3&#8243; make_equal=&#8221;on&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|20px||20px|false|false&#8221; box_shadow_style=&#8221;preset3&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;2_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; text_font=&#8221;Open Sans||||||||&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; text_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221; header_4_font=&#8221;Open Sans|600|||on||||&#8221; header_4_text_color=&#8221;#e71939&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3>A Major\/Minor in French and Francophone Studies? Did You Know?<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>A major in French and Francophone Studies can open the door to careers in international business, diplomacy, journalism, the art and fashion worlds, the travel industry and teaching.<\/li>\n<li>France and Canada are among the top ten trading partners of the United States.<\/li>\n<li>French is an official language in 21 African countries.<\/li>\n<li>The French major or minor can be combined with majors or minors in Economics, BALA, Political Science or Elementary or Secondary Education.\u00a0\u200b<\/li>\n<li>ºì¶¹ÊÓÆµ hosts two study abroad programs in Paris (the CUNY\/Paris exchange program and the CUNY\/ICP Summer Program). During their semester or year in Paris, CUNY\/Paris students pay the same tuition (and receive the same financial aid) as they would at ºì¶¹ÊÓÆµ.<\/li>\n<li>The CUNY\/Paris exchange program offers courses in English and in French.<\/li>\n<li>All CUNY students are eligible to apply for the CUNY\/Paris exchange program\/<\/li>\n<li>There is financial aid available for eligible majors who participate in the CUNY\/Paris exchange.<\/li>\n<li>You can become a member of the French Honor Society (Pi Delta Phi) if you have taken 11 credits above FREN 204 and have a B+ average.<\/li>\n<li>ALL courses offered by the French and Francophone Studies Program can count toward the minor or major in French and Francophone Studies.<\/li>\n<li>FREE tutoring in French is available through the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.qc.cuny.edu\/academics\/qclc\/\">QC Learning Commons<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>If you are taking any course (including French 111-Elementary French I) in French, you are earning credits toward the minor in French and Francophone Studies.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For more information on French courses offered this semester, consult <a href=\"https:\/\/globalsearch.cuny.edu\/CFGlobalSearchTool\/search.jsp\">Globalsearch<\/a> in CUNYfirst, contact the Department of European Languages and Literatures (Queens Hall, Room 200, 718-997-5980), or go to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.qc.cuny.edu\/academics\/ell\/french-undergraduate-programs\/\">Undergraduate Program page<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.qc.cuny.edu\/academics\/ell\/french-graduate-programs\/\">Graduate Program page<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>For information about the major or minor in French, scholarships, and study abroad opportunities contact the Undergraduate Advisor: Prof. R\u00e9gine Joseph , 718-997-5297, <a href=\"mailto:regine.joseph@qc.cuny.edu\">regine.joseph@qc.cuny.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_3&#8243; 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From <a href=\"https:\/\/qcpod.commons.gc.cuny.edu\/\">QC Pod<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_audio audio=&#8221;https:\/\/www.qc.cuny.edu\/academics\/ell\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/80\/2024\/03\/TAPIF-Pod_Final2_mixdown.mp3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#E71939&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;0px||||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;10px||10px||false|false&#8221; border_radii=&#8221;on|2px|2px|2px|2px&#8221; border_color_all=&#8221;#000000&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_audio][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3 role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"et_pb_toggle_content_0\" aria-expanded=\"true\">\u00a0<\/h3>\n<h3 class=\"et_pb_toggle_title\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"et_pb_toggle_content_0\" aria-expanded=\"true\">Ten Tips for Learning French<\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Start early.<\/strong> Good work habits early in the semester will help you progress in the course. It is better to do a little each day rather than spend hours reviewing before a quiz or exam. Don\u2019t fall behind \u2013 or if you do, catch up quickly by asking for help!<\/li>\n<li><strong>Attend class and take good notes.<\/strong> Each time you are absent or late, your class participation grade will be lowered. If you miss a language class, getting class notes from someone else does not help much. Reserve a section of your notebook for class vocabulary. Separate verbs, nouns, adjectives, adverbs and prepositions. This will make it easier for you to review before exams.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Work outside of class and form a study group.<\/strong> We have a very limited number of class hours. You need to spend a significant amount of time (5 to 12 hours per week) doing homework, review, listening, speaking, and writing practice outside the classroom, in order to make progress in the language. Exchange contact information with one or two of your classmates and form a study\/review group. You will make friends, learn by helping others, and practice your French.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Speak French.<\/strong> The only way to learn a language is to use it. There is a high correlation between class participation, review outside of class, and success in the course. In addition to trying to speak French in class (even when it would be much easier to speak English) and completing listening\/speaking exercises, practice speaking and pronunciation with a French tutor (see no. 5). You can also participate in French-Francophone Club events (see no. 8 below).<\/li>\n<li><strong>See the Tutors.<\/strong> The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.qc.cuny.edu\/academics\/qclc\/\">QC Learning Commons<\/a> in Kiely Hall offers virtual and in-person <strong>FREE<\/strong> tutoring to students in F111, F112, F203, F204 and other courses. Don\u2019t wait until the day before the exam to ask for help. You will receive a coupon worth +1 point on a chapter exam if you spend 15 minutes working with the tutor.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Ask your professor about your progress.<\/strong> If you have questions or concerns about the course or your progress, see your instructor. Have realistic expectations: You will not master the French language in one semester. (Think about how much constant practice children need to master their first language.) Depending on the level of fluency you wish to develop, you should consider a French minor or major.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Add a French minor or major.<\/strong> All courses in our program (including French 111) can count toward the major or minor in French. A French major or minor can be combined with majors\/minors in Francophone African Studies, Economics, BALA, Political Science, Accounting, Media Studies, Elementary Education, or Secondary Education. If you would like to know more about future courses or a major\/minor in French, contact the French Undergraduate Adviser, Professor R\u00e9gine Joseph, <a href=\"mailto:r\u00e9gine.joseph@qc.cuny.edu\">r\u00e9gine.joseph@qc.cuny.edu<\/a>, or go to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.qc.cuny.edu\/academics\/ell\/french\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">French Program web site<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Join the ºì¶¹ÊÓÆµ French\/Francophone Club.<\/strong> The QC French\/Francophone Club is a student-run club that meets throughout the semester for conversation, film viewings, trips to French and Francophone events in NYC and beyond. To join or get information, see the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/queenscollegefrenchclub\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">ºì¶¹ÊÓÆµ French\/Francophone Club Facebook page<\/a> or e-mail: <a href=\"mailto:QCFrenchClub@gmail.com\">QCFrenchClub@gmail.com<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Open your eyes and ears.<\/strong> There are many opportunities to speak\/hear French in NYC. Many of these events are FREE. FIAF, the Maison Fran\u00e7aise at NYU or the one at Columbia University present a selection of free or low-cost films and other events. You can watch the French evening news on Ch. 21 every night at 7PM. You can access \u201ceasy\u201d French newscasts at <a href=\"https:\/\/savoirs.rfi.fr\/fr\/apprendre-enseigner\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Radio France Internationale<\/a> or \u201creal\u201d French newscasts at WNYE 91.5FM, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tf1.fr\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">tf1.fr<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.france.tv\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">france.tv<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tv5monde.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">tv5monde.com<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Making mistakes will help you improve.<\/strong> Don\u2019t worry about making mistakes. The only way to learn a language is to make mistakes. Nobody expects you to get it right the first time. 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