Bachelor of Arts in French

1 July 2017

Department website

Le but des études en licence est de former de spécialistes de la langue et de la culture françaises qui, munis d’une solide connaissance théorique et pratique, seront capables d’exercer leur métier dans les domaines les plus divers, inter- et pluridisciplinaires. Les titulaires de licence atteindront un niveau nécessaire pour continuer leurs études en Master.

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Overview

Program title Romance Philology: Specialized in French BA

Academic level Undergraduate (Bachelor)

Program type Degree program

Degree title Philologist in Romanistics, Specialized in French Studies

Degree type Bachelor of Arts

Faculty Faculty of Humanities

Institute Institute of Romance Studies

Department(s) Department of French Language and Literature

Accreditation number FF/354-3/2014

ECTS credits 180

Language of tuition French

Duration 3 years (6 semesters)

Place Trefort Kert, Astoria

Program

Strength of program

Les titulaires de licence auront une connaissance approfondie de la langue écrite et orale, ainsi que de la culture françaises : ils seront capables de traduire des textes, de remplir la fonction d’interprète au niveau élémentaire, d’assurer le lien entre la France et la Hongrie dans les domaines culturels, économiques et sociaux. Ils témoigneront également d’une motivation et d’un dévouement particuliers envers la langue et la culture françaises, ainsi que de la capacité de mettre en application avec créativité les connaissances acquises.

Career opportunities

Les titulaires de licence pourront poursuivre leurs études en master ou obtenir un emploi nécessitant des compétences linguistiques et culturelles auprès des municipalités, des ministères ou des sociétés multinationales, dans les domaines aussi variés que la vie culturelle, la télécommunication ou le tourisme par exemple.

Job examples

Education
Communications
Management
Business
Intercultural relations
Diplomacy
Tourism
Call center

Curriculum

What classes are offered?

1er-2e semestre Perfectionnement linguistique 1-6 Techniques de l’écrit Histoire de la France Géographie culturelle de la France Examen de langue 3e-4e semestres Perfectionnement linguistique 7-8 Histoire culturelle du français Phonétique Morphologie Littérature française du XVIIe siècle Littérature française du XVIIIe siècle La France contemporaine 5e-6e semestres Perfectionnement linguistique 9-10 Syntaxe Techniques d’analyse de textes Techniques de l’écrit Traduction Littérature française du XIXe siècle Littérature française du XXe siècle Histoire de l’art français Spécialisation (3e-6e semestres) Introduction à l’étude des langues romanes Cours de spécialisation en linguistique 1-5 Cours de spécialisation en littérature 1-6 Culture belge Cours de spécialisation en civilisation 1-3.

For more information, please visit http://frantan.elte.hu/

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Admissions

Application documents

Required documents for admissions

A fully completed Application Form

Only electronically typewritten application forms will be considered.

Download the Application Form

Relevant pages of the passport

Scanned, in color all personal details and expiry date must be shown. Passport must be valid.

Proof of language proficiency

Official test result or certificate must be provided; see program specific proficiency requirements

Academic records

Also called "Transcript of records"

Statement of Purpose in target language

A maximum of 500 words. Also called "Letter of Motivation."

Copy of application fee transfer

A bank slip showing that the application fee has been transferred to the University’s bank account

Additional documents for non-EEA applicants

Official bank account statement

Showing the cash flow of the past 12 months

Copy of Residence Permit

If the applicant is staying in Hungary with a Residence Permit

Copy of entry visa into the Schengen Zone

If the applicant has entered Hungary on a Schengen zone visa

Optional documents for admissions

a Curriculum Vitae in English

In MS Word format with one low resolution photo

CV - Templates and Guidelines (external link)

Letter of Reference

Also called "Letter of recommendation." From a former instructor and/or employer.

Letter of Authorization

If the applicant uses the services of a non-contracted third party during the application process, a Letter of Authorization must be signed. Applications will not be processed without.

Letter of Authorization.pdf

Application procedure

After the applicant has decided which program he or she would like to apply for, and made sure all entrance requirements are met, the applicant is requested to send the required documents to admissions@btk.elte.hu.

Should the applicant want to apply in person, he or she can do so at the International Student Services office during office hours (see contact tab for more information).

Applications will only be processed if the application fee (150EUR; non-refundable) has been transferred to the Faculty’s bank account.

Keep in mind that processing the application might take 3 to 5 weeks—please make sure to apply on time if you require a visa to travel to Hungary.

For more information about the application procedures, please visit the Faculty's website at http://www.btk.elte.hu/en/apply.

Admission requirements – Language requirements

French: DELF B2 (CECRL/B2) – Connaissance de la langue française: DELF B2 (CECRL/B2)

Entrance exam

An entrance exam might be conducted, depending on your (academic) credentials. Should this be required, a member of the relevant department will contact you with more information, as to make sure you can prepare accordingly.

Launch of Program

Offered for the academic year 2017/2018? Yes

Is there a February intake? No

Minimum number of new students 5

Maximum number of new students 40

Tuition and Fees

EU/EEA students - Application fee €150.00

non-EU/EEA students - Application fee €150.00

EU/EEA students - Registration Fee €0.00

non-EU/EEA students - Registration Fee €0.00

EU/EEA students - Tuition fee/semester €1,500.00

non-EU/EEA students - Tuition fee/semester €1,500.00

Contact

Program coordinator M. István Cseppentö

Professor at Department of French Language and Literature

cseppento.istvan@btk.elte.hu

+36 1 411 6500 EXT. 5761

Múzeum krt. 4/C fszt. 6/b

Budapest

1088

Hungary

Program leader M. István Cseppentö