As a College of Liberal Arts French degree student, you’ll learn about France here in North Philly. But we also want you to see France by studying abroad in the City of Lights—Paris! And if you need more help advancing your French, the College of Liberal Arts has tutoring services available for you. And with a little help, you might even improve your French enough to earn awards or scholarships.

Study Abroad in Paris

Students declaring a major or minor in French are strongly encouraged to study abroad. Temple University has a summer program at the Sorbonne in Paris where students can immerse themselves in the language and contemporary cultural life. Credits earned through the Temple Sorbonne Program may be used toward the French major, minor, certificate and for satisfaction of the GenEd World Society requirement.

Studying abroad is a crucial part of language learning and intercultural development. One of the most rewarding experiences of learning French is traveling to Francophone countries to interact with native speakers and experience their cultures firsthand.

Tutoring

The French program nominates qualified advanced students (French majors taking courses at the 3000 or 4000-level) with a strong interest in education to serve as tutors for students in the lower-level courses (1000-level).

Awards and Scholarships

The Department of Modern Languages, Literatures and Cultures offers Marthe Lavallée-Williams Study Abroad Scholarships & Grants ranging from $2,000-8,000 to CLA undergraduate students in good academic standing. Assorted awards support language study in France or Italy for one semester, one academic year or one summer. For a complete list and description of departmental and college level awards and scholarships you may be eligible for, please visit the College of Liberal Arts Awards and Scholarships page.

The French section of the Department of Modern Languages, Literatures and Cultures offers the following scholarships and prizes:

Bernard J. Radoff, CLA '51, '68, Memorial Scholarship
Established by Annette S. Radoff, in memory of her uncle, Bernard J. Radoff, CLA ’51, ’68, this award is given to a junior majoring in French who has the highest grade point average in their major for the preceding three years. The scholarship is to be used in the fourth year.

Marthe LaVallee-Williams Academic Scholarship
This scholarship is open to French and Italian majors in their sophomore year who have successfully completed one course in French (for French majors) and one in Italian (for Italian majors) at Temple University. Students must have taken the equivalent of the first two semesters of language instruction at time of application. At the conclusion of their Junior year, recipients will be reviewed to determine whether they qualify for a renewal of scholarship for their Senior year. Students must apply through to be considered.

Marthe LaVallee-Williams Prize for Excellence in French
Established in 2010 by a bequest from Marthe LaVallee-Williams, a former faculty member, this award is given to a student majoring in French who has excelled in the study of the French language.

Marthe LaVallee-Williams Leadership Prize in French
This award is given by the Department of French, German, Italian and Slavic Languages to meritorious French Club officers who have demonstrated excellence in promoting French culture, and fostering a sense of community.

Marthe Lavallee-Williams Study Abroad Award
Established by a bequest from Marthe LaVallee-Williams, a former faculty member, this scholarship is awarded to exemplary CLA majors who will study abroad in France or Italy at a Temple University-approved study abroad program.

Additional External Study Abroad Scholarships

Rosemary Hodgins Prize in French
This award is given by the Department of French, German, Italian and Slavic Languages to a member of the graduating class in recognition of excellence in French studies.

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