 |
|
The culture of south Louisiana's Cajun and
Creole communities has thrived for more than 200 years, and this heritage
is expressed through unique cuisine, music, dance, and language. The Department
of French Studies offers a minor in Cajun French and the opportunity
to explore this distinctive culture, while also offering traditional French
and Francophone studies. The Cajun French program is unique in the U.S.
and allows students to spice up their language skills with courses in
Cajun folklore and history.
The Department of
French Studies was recently designated as one of LSU's foundations
of excellence, a group of 12 programs selected to lead the University's
advance among the nation's top research institutions. The department's
curriculum encompasses metropolitan French and Francophone literature
and culture from medieval epic to contemporary prose, poetry, theater,
and film. Louisiana's linguistic heritage and resources provide an exceptional
background for applied and cognitive linguistics, second-language acquisition,
and other important areas of linguistics study. The study of broader French
cultures and an unwavering dedication to both the Cajun and Creole aspects
of Louisiana French language and culture help the department's scholars
produce and publish research with global significance.
Last updated April 2002
|
