French, Francophone and Italian Studies
Excellence in French Certificate
Students who are passionate about French, Francophone and Italian Studies and who recognize the vital role of languages in global cultural understandings, may decide to enroll in the HWS Excellence in French certificate to have their passion and their accomplishments recognized.
Certificate Goals
1. To recognize academic excellence in French among French, Francophone and Italian Studies majors and minors.
2. To highlight student academic achievements and life experiences that enhance a student's professional future.
3. To highlight the educational value of French across the curriculum and recognize its role in 21st century Liberal Arts education.
Qualifications
1. A minimum 3.00 GPA in French, Francophone and Italian Studies.
2. A minimum 3.00 overall GPA.
3. Two majors, one is a disciplinary or interdisciplinary major in French, Francophone and Italian Studies -or- one major in French, Francophone and Italian Studies, and one minor in another area of study.
4. A language practicum consisting of minimally one of these two options:
a) One semester with an HWS French speaking program, approved by the department and in consultation with adviser.
b) Internship, field experience and/or service in French, adding to the equivalent of 4 credits, as approved by the department, and in consultation with adviser.
During language practicum, students will address their other area of expertise (a non-French major or minor) in French to establish a dialogue between the two, in consultation with adviser. This conversation may take the form of courses, projects, an internship or service addressing both disciplines.
5. A senior capstone using the current format of the FFIS Senior Portfolio that will integrate the dialogue between the FFIS major and the student's other major or minor, and incorporate this multi-disciplinary knowledge into the portfolio.
Recognition
Enrolling in the Excellence in French certificate program is an option for all FFIS majors, but departmental faculty will also identify potential students and inform them of this opportunity.
Students who have fulfilled all the qualifications will receive the HWS Excellence in French certificate. This will be part of the student's college transcripts together with Latin praise. All students qualifying for Excellence in French will become member of the French Honor Society, Pi Delta Phi.
CONTACT
Kanate Dahouda, Associate Professor of French and Francophone Studies
(315) 781-3799
dahouda@hws.edu