Department of French

Vision: Our vision is to be a center of excellence in French studies, fostering linguistic proficiency, cultural awareness, and intercultural competence. We aim to cultivate a community of scholars and learners committed to the exploration of the French language and its diverse cultural manifestations. Mission Statement: The Department of French at Federal University of Lafia is dedicated to providing high-quality education, fostering linguistic and cultural competence, and promoting cross-cultural understanding and exchange. Our mission is to equip students with the linguistic skills, cultural knowledge, and critical thinking abilities needed to engage meaningfully with the French-speaking world and contribute positively to a global society. Aims and Objectives: Advance Language Proficiency: - To provide comprehensive language instruction that develops students' proficiency in listening, speaking, reading, and writing in French, enabling them to communicate effectively in a variety of contexts. Promote Cultural Awareness: - To foster an appreciation for the diversity and richness of French-speaking cultures, including their literature, art, history, and social practices, encouraging students to engage critically with cultural texts and artifacts. Facilitate Intercultural Exchange: - To create opportunities for intercultural exchange and dialogue between students, faculty, and members of the French-speaking community, promoting understanding, empathy, and respect across linguistic and cultural boundaries. Enhance Academic Excellence: - To maintain high academic standards and rigorous scholarship in the study of French language, literature, and culture, encouraging students to pursue intellectual curiosity and critical inquiry in their academic pursuits.

Programmes: Undergraduate Programs: Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in French: - Description: A comprehensive program offering language proficiency courses, as well as courses in French literature, culture, and civilization. This program prepares students for careers in translation, interpretation, education, international relations, and more. - Curriculum may include: French language courses (beginner to advanced levels), French literature courses (medieval to contemporary), French culture and civilization courses, Study abroad opportunities. Graduate Programs: Master of Arts (M.A.) in French Studies: - Description: A graduate-level program providing advanced study in French language, literature, and culture, with opportunities for specialization in areas such as literary analysis, linguistics, Francophone studies, or cultural studies. - Curriculum may include: Advanced courses in French literature and culture, Research seminars, Thesis or comprehensive exam option, Teaching assistantship opportunities. Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in French: - Description: A doctoral program designed for students interested in pursuing advanced research in French language, literature, or culture. This program typically involves coursework, comprehensive exams, dissertation research, and teaching experience. - Curriculum may include: Advanced seminars in French literature, Linguistics, or Cultural studies, Research methodology courses, Dissertation research and writing.
1. Department of Arabic Studies
2. Department of Christian Religious Studies [CRS]
3. Department of English Language
4. Department of French
5. Department of History
6. Department of Islamic Religious Studies [IRS]
7. Departmet of Philosophy
8. Department of Theatre Media and Arts [TMA]
9. Department of Visual and Creative Arts [VCA]
10. Department of History and International Studies

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