If you are looking to do a degree in French, then the best way to do this is from a reputable college in the country. This is because most language schools do not provide you with a degree in French. Schools such as Berlitz will teach you how to speak the language, but will not offer any formal certification.
A degree in French involves not just learning the French language, but you are also required to read French literature as well as the literature from former French colonies. Studying literature is not just about reading the texts, but also analyzing them and making use of these texts to gain some idea of social and cultural norms. In addition, as a French language major, you are also expected to spend some time in France.
If you would like to find out more information about degrees in French offered by colleges in the US, you can visit CollegeBoard for more information (http://www.collegeboard.com/csearch/majors_careers/profiles/majors/16.0901.html).
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