Introduction:

One of the most profound and spoken languages globally, the French Language creates an impact and makes one stand out from the crowd. The French Language is taught as a program in undergraduate, postgraduate, MPhil, and doctoral courses, as well as in certificate and part-time diploma courses as well. There are various high-profile career options one can do on learning a foreign language. French is spoken in France, Europe, Canada, and many parts of the world. Now with the world connected digitally, students can learn a language online itself as well. One can do a certificate course or a diploma online. Learning the French language is an art. The dialect, the words that are spoken, the way people communicate and interact. The French culture has had a major impact in the world, especially for its wine and fashion. To take up a French course, one must need to have the required skills. Other than theoretical knowledge, it is all about communicating and acing the spoken language.

 

French in South India

1. Popular Colleges Offering French Courses

Given below are some of the popular colleges/ universities offering French courses:

DU – Delhi University

Jamia Millia Islamia

St. Xavier’s College

Presidency College

Fergusson College

University of Mumbai

JNU – Jawaharlal Nehru University

Christ University

MCC – Madras Christian College

2. French Language Courses 

The language course can be pursued at Degree, Certificate and Diploma level. The duration of the courses is as short as 6 months and can go up to 3 years. Given below are the courses with their duration:

 

French course	Duration
BA in French	3 years
MA in French	2 years
MPhil in French	2 years
PhD in French	2 years
Diploma in French	1 year
PG Diploma in French	1 year
Certificate in French	6 months to 1 year

 

3. Online French Courses by Indian Institute of Foreign Languages

The entire course structure for the online French Courses is as per the CEFR (Common European Framework of References). As per their curriculum, they have divided the programme into 6 levels wherein, A1 & A2 are beginner levels, B1 is lower intermediate level, B2 is upper intermediate level, C1 & C2 are advanced levels. A brief of the level-wise fee structure and duration for its French course is given below:

 

French level	Course fee	Duration
A1	Rs 12,800	60 Hours
A2	Rs 12,800	60 Hours
B1	Rs 15,800	70 Hours
B2	Rs 28,800	100 Hours
C1 & C2	Not provided	Not provided

 

• French Course Syllabus

The most basic topics taught as part of the language course are:

 

• Communicative Grammar
• Language in Writing and Oral Expression
• Oral Expression
• Concurrent – Qualifying Language
• Fundamentals of French
• The civilisation of French Language
• Concurrent – Credit Language
• Prose, Poems, French Commercial and Theatre
• Scientific French