French majors train students to systematically master the basic knowledge of French vocabulary, grammar, oral and written understanding and expression; Cultivate students to fully understand French history and culture, and be familiar with the present situation of contemporary France in society, education, economy, foreign trade, culture, art, science and technology; Students are required to prepare five practical abilities of French listening, speaking, reading, writing and translation, as well as cross-cultural communication ability between China and France.
Have a solid humanistic quality and a broad contemporary international vision; Proficient in French, engaged in translation, scientific research, teaching, consulting and management in foreign affairs, economy and trade, culture, press and publication, education, scientific research, tourism and other departments.
Professional core courses are divided into foreign language skills courses and professional knowledge courses. Foreign language skills courses include listening, speaking, reading, writing and translation. Professional knowledge courses include basic courses such as foreign linguistics, translation studies, foreign literature, ethnic and regional studies, comparative literature and cross-cultural studies, as well as courses such as thesis writing and basic research methods. Translation majors and business English majors can offer core courses with their own characteristics.
Core courses of French major: French phonetics, basic French, advanced French, general situation of France and French-speaking countries and regions, introduction to French literature, news French, translation theory and practice, interpretation theory and practice, introduction to linguistics, French audio-visual speaking, French reading, French writing, French computer processing, academic writing and research methods, etc.