French (teaching subject)

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The French language and culture fascinates you? You are interested in an interdisciplinary study with the possibility to combine practice and theory? Then the University of Kassel is the right place for you!


The subject French can be studied in any teaching degree program.

Information on application and admission can be found on the  study program page of the respective teaching degree.

Language skills

You do not need any language skills for enrolment and admission.
It is recommended that you have level B1 of the CEFR.
For prospective students with a higher entry level, we offer the option of a higher placement level in the practical language courses.

What we offer

The subject French comprises the disciplines of linguistics, literature and regional studies. These academic disciplines are framed by practical language training, which is provided exclusively by native-speaker teachers, and a sound education in foreign language didactics.

During your studies you will build up a sound knowledge of the French language, get to know the country and its people and become an expert in French culture and history. The practical foreign language didactics of the French teacher training program will prepare you comprehensively for your future profession as a teacher. The close cooperation with schools in the region gives you the opportunity to put theory into practice and to test the knowledge gained from your studies in the classroom.

Through the Erasmus cooperation with our partner universities, you will have the opportunity to study at a total of 12 universities in France and Belgium for up to 24 months.

What you should bring

Interest in French language and culture.

In order to gain a broader knowledge of Romance languages, you have the possibility to prove basic knowledge of a second Romance language - as an alternative to Latin - until the exam.

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Information and advice

Information for applicants

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General study counseling

Subject-specific study counseling


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Go link of this page: www.uni-kassel.de/go/laf_französisch