Course Outline

1st semester of 1st year

AIF6142 Elementary French(1)

This is an introductory course in French. Students learn the basic forms, structures, and vocabulary of the French language and develop the skills to complete their major.
AIF6138 French Conversation: A Beginning Level(1)

Designed for students learning French for the first time, students will learn fundamental French conversation with accurate pronunciation, listening, and speaking simple expressions through correction and repetition.
0007822 Understanding French Masterpieces 1

By reading various texts from French-speaking countries, students develop an understanding of French literature and culture while developing the literacy, writing, and thinking skills necessary for a university education.Lectures will consist of commentary, reading assignments, and discussion.

2nd semester of 1st year

AIF6143 Elementary French(2)

This course is based on Elementary French(1) and provides students with advanced coursework with basic writing and daily French.
AIF6145 French Conversation: A Beginning Level(2)

This advanced course is based on French Conversation: A Beginning Level(1), expanding vocabulary and expression to enable essential communication and developing practical skills.
0007835 Understanding French Masterpieces 2

By reading various texts from French-speaking countries, students develop an understanding of French literature and culture while developing the literacy, writing, and thinking skills necessary for a university education.
Lectures will consist of commentary, reading assignments, and discussion.
This course covers more advanced texts from the first semester and partially practices reading in French.

1st semester of 2nd year

AIF6002 France Conversation(1):Elementary Course

Students talk freely and have conversations under the direction of the professor.
Promote students' thinking skills and expressiveness in French and develop communication skills.
0007867 French Grammar and Composition 1

Based on Elementary French, you will learn various vocabulary, expressions, and grammar at the beginner-intermediate level and practice constructing French sentences.
Learn a variety of terms at the DELF A2 level and be able to use them in practice.
0007837 Culture and Arts On-Site

Learn about each culture and arts field first. Then, about six times, the Dept. of French Language and Literature invites producers in their respective fields for lectures and to discuss the content in class. Increase interest in the arts and culture, and make students think about the study and work skills needed in the workplace.
0007862 Reading in French Literature 1

Improve French interpretation skills by reading texts at the DELF A2 level to gain knowledge of French literature in general and the specialized knowledge of literature that you will need as a French literature major.
0007861 French Language and Society 1

Understand French society by reading texts at the DELF A2 level that are closely related to French society, economy, culture, art, etc.
0009376 The Social history of art and culture

By connecting culture and art to historical and social contexts, students develop an understanding of culture and comprehensive analytical skills.

2nd semester of 2nd year

AIF6154 Introduction to French Literature

Read representative texts by genre or period to understand the flow and variation of French literature.
0007868 French Grammar and Composition 2

By using intermediate-level grammar and vocabulary, produce practically correct French sentences. Students can use their knowledge from previous courses to create sentences independently and master grammar and vocabulary at the DELF B1 level.
0009375 Understanding of Art

Art is the noblest mental product of man. This class studies the history and theory of art to develop a humanistic understanding of art. It makes us understand the various cultural and artistic phenomena around us today.
0007863 French Language and Society 2

Improve your command of French and deepen your knowledge of French society by reading texts at the DELF B1 level that are closely related to French society, economy, culture, art, etc.
AIF6014 French Composition(2): Elementary Course

Based on the French Conversation(1): Elementary Course, Students talk freely and have conversations under the direction of the professor. Develop students' thinking skills, French expression, and habits of communication.
0007872 Reading in French Literature 2

Improve your ability to read texts at the DELF B1 level to gain knowledge of French literary theory and works and to understand French syntax and meaning. Deepen your knowledge of French literature as a major.

1st semester of 3rd year

0005456 Understanding of French Novel

Develops an understanding of the French novel, focusing on important authors and famous stories from the history of French literature. Students can analyze basic novels and understand French literature by reading French novels.
AIF6009 French on Intermediate Level

Based on your two years of French knowledge, you will master many phrases and idioms to achieve a DELF B1/B2 level of French fluency.
AIF6051 Commercial French

You will learn specialized trade and business terminology often used in trade with French-speaking countries and a variety of conversational phrases common in trade negotiations. The course focuses on conversational exercises related to trade practices, such as trade negotiations and procedures, which can be helpful when trading with French-speaking countries.
0007839 Study of Local Culture Infrastructure

First, you'll learn about the importance of revitalizing local culture. Then, in groups of one or two, students will choose one of the cultural infrastructures in Incheon to conduct research, visit, and interview program staff. They will then present improvements to their current programs. From the discussion, finalize a program improvement or proposal and submit it to the selected organization for comment.
0007864 French Conversation: Intermediate Level

With a focus on practical French, you'll develop a sense of how to use the language while building your communication skills to a DELF B1/B2 level.

2nd semester of 3rd year

0007860 Understanding of French Poetry

Students acquire experience and knowledge of poetry and literature, focusing on French poetry while understanding poetic works' historical and cultural background and developing an artistic eye.
0007869 French Conversation on Advanced Level

Acquire high-level expressions in various fields. Learn a variety of conversational situations and experience the linguistic sensibility of French people to reach the DELF B2 level of communication.
0007873 French on Advanced Level

Achieve a DELF B2 level of French proficiency by developing a rich vocabulary in various areas and learning advanced grammatical knowledge and syntax.
0009379 Inchoen Story Planning Practice

In the first half of the course, you'll learn about a story's basic structure and characters. In the second half of the class, we will find a story, place, or material about Incheon and create a synopsis by transforming it.
0004927 Structure and Meaning of the French Language

French linguistics is based on structuralism, which significantly shaped European intellectual society in the 20th century, and is the parent of various modern linguistic theories. We will cover French linguistics's basic concepts and applications in the humanities context. During the semester, you will learn the basic concepts of linguistics, practice analyzing them through logic, and explore their practical applications. Learn French linguistics based on logic and structuralism, the roots of the Western humanities. You will learn to solve problems scientifically and develop your logical thinking skills.It also trains an efficient understanding of specialized knowledge in unfamiliar fields.
AIF6053 Area Studies of Europe

Develop an overall understanding of the politics, economics, and culture of Europe, with a focus on the German-speaking and French-speaking regions. The students find new cultural, political, and economic possibilities for the European region based on studying European countries' nationalities, urban life, sports and leisure, and cultural and economic activities.

1st semester of 4th year

0009377 Understanding of Cultural Policy

Nowadays, cultural policy is not just about the arts but most aspects of our lives. This class aims to provide students with an understanding of the importance of law and policy in the cultural sector.
0009378 French on Current Topics

Learn French as it is used in the political, economic, social, and cultural fields by reading French and international trends reported in the mass media.
AIF6054 Understanding of European Trade

Invite representatives from the European Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Korea or local businesses (or European cultural organizations: German Cultural Center, French Cultural Center, British Council, etc.) to lecture the students. The program provides fourth-year students with a realistic and practical experience of Europe.
AIF6045 Popular Culture of France

You can explore French popular culture, including songs, costumes, and movies, and learn about its trends and characteristics.
AIF6153 Understanding of French Play

This course aims to provide students with an understanding of the history of French theater, from the small plays of the Middle Ages, through classicist plays, to contemporary theater, in terms of genre.

2nd semester of 4th year

0009382 Understanding of the Francophonie

Students will learn about French-speaking countries' literature, culture, arts, society, politics, and economics.
0009381 Performing arts in France

This course aims to provide a comprehensive review of the current state of French performing arts, starting from their discourse and media perception. It aims to educate students about cultural policies and cultural facilities in France, including theater, dance, and music.
0007878 French culture and thought

This course seeks to understand the flow of French thought and culture in relation to its historical context. It aims to develop a critical eye for analyzing texts of various genres and to improve your reading skills in advanced French.
0009380 Understanding of Exhibition Planning

In the first half of the semester, you will learn about different exhibition spaces and theories in Korea and France. In the program's second half, students will create their own exhibition plans and revise them through discussion. They will propose the completed exhibition plan to exhibition management organizations in Incheon and other regions.
0007871 French Literature Research

Have the opportunity to experience the uniqueness and diversity of French literature and develop an understanding of the cultural and historical contexts that produced the literature.

On-site training (For 3rd and 4th year)

On-site training 4 weeks(2 credits), 6 weeks(3 credits), 8 weeks(4 credits)
On-site training 16 weeks(8 credits), 5 months(10 credits), 6 months(12 credits)
ICT project internship 16 weeks(8 credits), 6 months(12 credits)

It is a system that allows students to experience the academic fields they have learned in school at industrial sites across Korea.
In addition, students build an understanding of society and acquire the expertise that companies require through on-site experiences at companies for a period of time. It is a customized education program to help students make career decisions after graduation.

International on-site education (For 3rd and 4th year)

Dispatching countries: USA, Australia, China, Japan, Spain
Dispatching duration: 6month~1year
Selection period: March/September each year
Dispatching period: August or January of the following year
Salary: Depends on company

It is a system that allows students to experience the academic fields they have studied at the school in overseas industrial sites. The program teaches students to become global leaders and develops them into professionals.