French studies at the Centre for Language and Communication Studies

French is the language of culture, international relations, business and diplomacy, spoken by more than 200 million people around the world on five continents. In addition to France, Belgium, Switzerland and Canada, French is spoken in numerous countries in Africa and Oceania. French is the first official working language alongside English in the European Union, as well as the working language and official language of numerous international organizations. Proficiency in the French language, customs and geography is required in many areas of the economy. French skill is a gateway to multiculturalism as well as a deeper understanding of different forms of art.

At the University of Turku, you can start your French studies from scratch and continue on the basis of these or previous studies. The aim of the basic and advanced courses is to provide basic skills in the French language and culture and to maintain and deepen the acquired language skills.

The aim of both upper-level and faculty-specific courses is to provide students with the language skills required to complete a degree or study abroad. In addition, the aim is to provide the language skills and cultural knowledge required in working life, which make it possible to follow the development of one's own field and operate in an international environment.

All French courses provide the skills to develop as a language learner. Students are encouraged to set their own goals for active study of the French language and culture later on.
In French, you can complete a study module or study it at the School of Economics as a minor.

BIENVENUE AUX COURS DE FRANÇAIS!

Courses Offered

Beginner’s Courses

French Beginners' Course I, 4 ects, A1
Not require earlier studies in French language

Elementary French II, 4 ects, A1–A2
Prerequisites: Beginners' Course I or equivalent knowledge

Continuation Courses

French Continuation Course I, 4 ects, A2
Prerequisites: Beginners' Course I and II or equivalent knowledge
French Continuation Course II, 4 ects, A2
Prerequisites: Continuation Course I or equivalent knowledge
French Continuation Course III, 4 ects, B1
Prerequisites: The course is intended for those who have read French for about 3 years in high school or Continuation Course I and II or equivalent knowledge
French Continuation Course IV, 4 ECTS, B1
Prerequisites: Continuation Course III or equivalent knowledge
RA1Aa French Continuation Course for business students, 4 ECTS, A2
RA1Ab Business French, 2 ECTS, A2
RA1Ba Français des affaires I, 4 ECTS, B1-B2
RA1Bb Français des affaires II, 2 ECTS, B1-B2

Advanced Courses

French Language: French Society, 4 ECTS, B1/B2, Biennial course (Autumn 2024 and 2026)
Prerequisites: The course is intended for those who have read French for about 4 years in high school or Continuation Course IV
French, Written Communication, 2 ECTS, B1/B2, Biennial course (Autumn 2025 and 2027)
Prerequisites: The course is intended for those who have read French for about 5 years in high school or Continuation Course IV
French Language Use in Written Text, 2-4 ECTS, B1
Legal French I, 4 ECTS, B2
Prerequisites: The course is intended for those who have read French for about 5 years in high school
Legal French II, 4 ECTS, B2
Prerequisites: Continuation Course III
RA2 French Written Business Communication, 3 ECTS, A2-C1
RA3 Business Oral and Writing Skills, 3 ECTS
RA7 Translation of Economical Texts (Finnish-French), 3 ECTS
RA8 French in Practice, 3 ECTS
RA10 Spoken Business French I, 2 ECTS
RA13 Spoken Business French II, 2 ECTS
RA19 Contemporary France, 3 ECTS
RA21 Reading Comprehension, 2 ECTS
MONI3 Plurilingual Studies Abroad (German-French), 3 ECTS
MONI4 Communication in Public Affairs (Finnish-French), 4 ECTS