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Department of French Language and Literature

Department of French Language and Literature

Introduction

Students master the French language through practical training in the classroom and come to understand the essence of French culture and cultivate abundant sensitivity.

French philosophy, thought and literature, which play a central role in European culture, greatly impact cultures from all over the world, including Japan. Furthermore, influences of French culture can be seen in many aspects of Japanese daily life, such as fashion, food, interior design, etc.

To conduct in-depth research on the fundamental thoughts and artistic expressions behind them enables us to review our own selves, and to comparatively review Japanese culture. It also should become food for students to gain a different perspective, as well as a flexible thought pattern and sensitivity. The Department has prepared a learning environment in which classes are comprise only a few students so that both beginners and advanced learners of French may take part. This learning environment enables students to cultivate their practical speaking and communication abilities, and to pursue further studies by selecting one of three areas: French literature, language and culture. Interesting exercises and special lectures are given by both Japanese and French faculty. The curriculum opens a path for pursuing overseas study in France or for becoming instructors of the French language.

Curriculum

Lists specialized subjects (required electives)

Required Credits for Graduation / 128 Credits
Specialized Subjects

 

Course Subjects
Required Courses ・French Language

1st year

  •  French Grammer I, II
  •  Exercises in French Grammer I, II
  •  Reading in French I, II
  •  Conversation in French I, II

・Specialized Subjects

1st year

  •  French Culture and Society I, II

2nd year

  •  Intensive Reading in French I, II
  •  Extensive Reading in French I, II
  •  Oral Expression I, II
  •  French Writing I, II
  •  History of French Literature l, II
Required Electives ・Specialized Subjects

3rd and 4th year

  •  Seminar in Reading I, II (1)~(6)
  •  Literary Explanation I, II (A) (B)
  •  Oral Communication l~IV
  •  French Writing III~VI

4th year

  •   Undergraduate Research
[Literature Area]

2nd and 3rd year

  •  Seminar in French Literature I, II (1)~(5)

2nd~4th year

  •  Lecture on French Literature I, II (1)~(7)

3rd and 4th year

  •   Seminar in French Literature III, IV (1)~(10)
  •   Research in French Literature I, II
[Language Area]

2nd and 3rd year

  •  Seminar in French Linguistics I, II (1), (2)

2nd~4th year

  •  Lecture on French Linguistics I, II (1)~(3)

3rd and 4th year

  •  Seminar in French Linguistics III, IV (1), (2)
  •  Research in French Linguistics I, II
[Culture Area]

2nd and 3rd year

  •  Seminar in French Culture I, II (1), (2)

2nd~4th year

  •  Lecture on French Culture I, II (1), (2)

3rd and 4th year

  •  Seminar in French Culture III,IV (1), (2)
  •  Research in French Culture I, II
Electives ・Specialized Subjects

2nd~4th year

  •  Advanced French Grammar I, II
  •  Introduction to the French Language I, II
  •  Composition in French I, ll

3rd and 4th year

  •  Methods of Teaching French I, II
The Aoyama Standard Subjects
1st - 4th year :

School-wide universal education system where experts in wide-ranging academic fields transcending the framework of colleges/schools and departments stimulate interest in learning and provide guidance.

Free Elective Subjects
1st - 4th year :

Students can freely select from departmental subjects, Aoyama Standard Subjects, Universal Subjects in the College of Literature, subjects in other departments of the College of Literature, as well as subjects offered by other colleges.