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| x remove Technical Sales Undergraduate Badge | x remove French, B.A. | x remove East Asian Studies Minor | |
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| Credits Required |
6
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129
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21-22
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Face To Face
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Face To Face
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Face To Face
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| Location |
Students in this program study downtown on the Robert C. Pew Grand Rapids Campus. 
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Undergraduate students in this major study at Grand Valley's Allendale Campus.
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Undergraduate students in this program study at Grand Valley's Allendale Campus.
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| Coursework |
The digital badge is comprised of two three-credit courses, a total of six credits:
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Course topics range from medieval to modern literature, from sociolinguistics to teaching methods, from the Francophone world to France, from the Enlightenment to contemporary civilization, and from translation to the business world. Coursework covers all aspects of language and related cultures and develops students' interpersonal, interpretive, and presentational communication skills. Additional practical skills gained include:
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Coursework is offered in a variety of subjects, including:
EAS minor requires 22 credits. Study abroad credits count for electives. See catalog for details.
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| Career Options |
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GVSU French majors and minors pursue a wide range of careers in fields such as:
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East Asian studies can be instrumental for a variety of careers:
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| Skills Employers Want |
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The B.A. in French at GVSU will develop the skills you need to land the job you want. Whether the skills are advanced or general, you will build a resume of qualifications that are sure to attract employers. The following skills correlate with those pulled from actual job postings.
Source: EMSI, 2020
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