French
Browse course samples and faculty profiles for French Studies.
Learning in Language: French
The language courses here—you’re not just studying French; the content is very much a political science course or an investment course that happens to be in French
[Speaking in French]
I’m learning an entirely new vocabulary that I never had.
Sample Courses in French Studies
Business Models for Sustainable Development
This class combines the “big picture” through the study of several competing and complementary economic theories for sustainable development with a “how-to” approach through the study of multiple case studies of sustainable companies and models of business plans.
Resources, Conflict, and Security
The environment, climate change, and natural resources (too little, too much, unequal distribution within a society, etc.) play a key role in human security, social stability, international relations, contemporary geopolitics, and the “Great Game” among nations.
Intercultural Communication: U.S. and European Cultures Compared
How do these parent civilizations compare in terms of culture? In order to explore this vast question, we focus on several complementary levels or aspects of culture—intercultural studies, identity, and environment. We create an individual narrative that combines storytelling, micro-history and autobiographical awareness in the context of the subjective self and the world.
Challenges in Peacebuilding
This course highlights the complexity and challenges of building peace in societies that are involved in violent conflict or are emerging from it. Through a study of cases, such as Burundi, Democratic Republic of Congo, Senegal, etc., the theories of peacebuilding are explored.
Public Health in Sub-Saharan Africa
This course explores the most pressing health issues in Sub-Saharan Africa. The focus is on the work of African governments and NGOs, infectious diseases and HIV/AIDS, malnutrition, water issues, immigration, and public health.
Resources
You may find these resources helpful before you start your French courses.
Faculty
Abdelkader Berrahmoun
Assistant Professor; Program Head, French Studies
- Email:
- aberrahmoun@middlebury.edu
- Tel:
- (831) 647-6500
- Office:
- IIRC Building 2
Jason Martel
Professor; Program Chair, TESOL and Teaching Foreign Language
- Email:
- jmartel@middlebury.edu
- Tel:
- (831) 647-3547
- Office:
- 400 Pacific Street D205
David Wick
Associate Professor; Program Chair, International Education Management
- Email:
- dwick@middlebury.edu
- Tel:
- (831) 647-4176
- Office:
- Casa Fuente Building CF300G
