French Language and Linguistics at Binghamton University

12/07/2021

Help us make French, Italian, and Spanish more visible at BU through social media! Apply for this unpaid internship (you can take this as an independent study that’s worth four credits), and come work with us to coordinate social media. Expect at least one fixed hour per week as you will take a class with other interns to learn how to optimize your experience as an intern for professional purposes, and about the same amount of work as you’d for a 4-credit class, but other than that: flexible hours with the possibility of planning posting ahead of time, you’ll get to meet a lot of fun interns working with us already, as well as fantastic professors, learn more about planning a strategic communication campaign, and help make languages more visible at BU!

Ideally, we are looking for someone with experience in social media—but that’s not a requirement!—, a quick learner who can be independent, and someone who’s got experience designing posters.

For any questions, email Dr Sieffert at [email protected]. Dr S will be doing the interviews soon, so apply on handshake as soon as you can!

11/29/2021

Hi everyone! A reminder to all of our French students that the TAPIF program is open for applications! With the program, you will be placed in a high school, where you will help teach ESOL and coordinate activities for the students.

If you have questions, an alumna of our minor, Holly Swimm, currently in Nice, France, with the TAPIF, has offered to help answer them! You can reach her at [email protected]

Don't hesitate to email Dr. Sieffert with any additional questions too, at [email protected]!

11/23/2021

Want to practice your French outside of the classroom? Come see us in APP111 (Mountainview) to have dinner and speak French with us and other students. We heard some profs are even giving out bonus points if you attend one of the sessions on 11/29 or 12/06, 5:30 to 7pm (ask yours!)!! 😉 🇫🇷

10/28/2021

Do you know about the French American Chamber of Commerce chapters in the US? If you are looking for a job and want to make that French minor/major work for you, take a look at their CareerConnect listings!

Looking for a job in the NY-Tri-State area? The French American Chamber of Commerce - New York Chapter has you covered! Find listings, drop your profile in the Job Seekers page, and take advantage of the FACC's connections with the French business world!

The French-American Chamber of Commerce provides this job board as an added value where all Chamber members can post their job openings and find opportunities at no cost. This job board promotes jobs located in the tri-state area, as the Chamber is committed to retaining the talented workers in our....

10/28/2021

Did you know about the International Language association’s game nights?

Tomorrow (October 28) is French games night! Join other students for a round of French games, in Classroom Wing (see attached poster for specific rooms!).

We heard a werewolf game might be on the table tomorrow, if enough participants show up! If you’ve never played, prepare for a game of detective work as you or others fight a werewolf who’s infiltrated your poor, defenseless village! 🧐😉

10/27/2021

Come watch a classic "monster" movie with us, introduced by our very own Dr Sieffert. November 4, the original Beauty and the Beast!

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10/26/2021

Need a 400- or 500-level French course this spring? Consider 480I / 481I / 580I "French before France: Medieval Languages and Their Stories" with Prof. Patterson, TR 4:25-5:50. Majors in either track may count it as either a language/linguistics (480 section) or a French and Francophone Studies (481) requirement.

10/25/2021

Bonjour! Looking for a post-college abroad experience, but don't have a big budget/don't. know where to start? Why don't you become a language assistant, teaching English and planning language activities in French schools? You'll work 12 classroom hours in up to 3 schools, and be paid a stipend of 785 euros (net pay--healthcare is already paid for you!).

Visit the website below for details!

10/19/2021

Bonjour everyone! The sun is out today, even though it is chilly in Bing!

Did you know the best way to learn a language is complete immersion? Come learn about the possibilities of a Study Abroad semester TODAY in APP 111 at 6pm, with the IEGI Office.

09/30/2021

Bonjour!

A reminder that our conversation hour for French has moved to Mondays! Join Colleen and other French-speaking students and faculty for an hour of talking and eating from 5pm to 6:30pm.

See the attached poster, and pass this around!

09/12/2021

Hi all!

Our French Table has changed times!

Join us, starting tomorrow (Monday September 13) in APP 111 for our Monday table from 5 to 6:30pm.

As our awesome French table RA, Colleen Nugent, mentioned, an easy way to remember it is: Lundi, La table!

Come join Colleen and other French students--no level requirements. Just come, have fun, and eat with others interested in speaking French and learning about Francophone cultures!

09/04/2021

Did you know that Study Abroad has scholarships, and that your financial aid might be transferable for abroad programs (limited to Binghamton and other SUNY-led programs)?

Studying abroad is the best way to practice language in a fully immersive environment and will help you learn so much!

Prepare your semester abroad with the Education Abroad Office: https://abroad.binghamton.edu

On their website, learn about deadlines (soon for the Spring 2022 semester!), and French-speaking programs available in the SUNY system!

The first step is easy! And don't hesitate to ask your French or French linguistics faculty about your options, why you should study abroad, and how to get started!