French (B.A.) with K-12 Teaching Certification

Program Overview

The French (B.A.) with K-12 Teaching Certification offers a variety of courses in the study of French language and culture. Introductory and intermediate level courses focus on grammar, conversation, reading, writing and culture. Advanced level courses include continued acquisition of French language skills and extensive cultural content. Additionally, students study the art and science of teaching and learning in order to prepare to be effective French language educators.

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates from Messiah’s French program can:

1.  Describe the significance of historical and cultural trends for the geographical areas in which the target language is spoken.
2. Recognize important literary periods and genres.
3. Write thesis driven essays that engage in cultural and literary analysis and critical interpretation in the target language.
4. Communicate in spoken form in the target language at an advanced level according to ACTFL standards.
5.  Communicate in written form in the target language at an intermediate advanced level according to ACTFL standards.
6. Identify and locate career and continuing education opportunities in the field of Modern Languages.

7. Articulate the integration of their Christian Faith with the academic and professional field of Foreign Languages.

Students who complete the Messiah University Teacher Education Program will demonstrate:

1. Christian faith and values in personal and professional life.
2. Professional attitudes that reflect an understanding of schools and a commitment to teaching.
3. Subject matter depth and an understanding of the relationships between and among curricular areas.
4. Theoretical knowledge of learning and related instructional practices that support learning.
5. Empirical inquiry skills such as observation, hypothesis-testing, data collection, and data analysis.
6. Acquisition, analysis, evaluation, and integration of new knowledge throughout professional practice.
7. Appropriate professional responses to the roles and responsibilities of individuals and organizations (e.g., teachers, students, families, school districts, communities) associated with educational environments.
8. Professional communication (speaking, writing, listening) and technology skills.
9. Reflective decision-making and problem-solving skills.
10. Instructional planning and assessment skills that facilitate equitable participation, an accepting and supportive learning environment, and maximum development for all learners.

Major Requirements

Complete the following for your major:

Twenty-seven credits from the following: (27)

Twelve (12) credits of the following:

Fifteen (15) credits of approved French courses through the ISA Program in Paris, France.

Students may select among a variety of humanities courses that may include grammar, literature, history, art history, or political science. Students should confirm with the Department of Modern Languages that the courses that they select are approved for the French major.

Professional Semester:

QuEST Requirements

The writing requirement for this major is distributed among courses within the major.