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Featured Course

FRENCH 472 A: Translation Theory and Practice

Spring 2026

Course is organized around the techniques, tools, and theories of French translation. Prereq of 2 of the following courses: FRENCH 301, FRENCH 302, and/or FRENCH 303.

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Fourth Annual French & Italian Studies Academic Awards Winners!

We are very pleased to announce the winners of the fourth annual French & Italian Studies Academic Awards! All students who have enrolled in a French & Italian Studies course during the 2023-2024 academic year were eligible to submit a final project completed in a FIS course.