Six modules.
One diploma.
600h+
Total Contact Hours
Sep–Jun
Academic Year
6
Core Modules
A1–C2
CEFR Levels Covered
Every module, in detail.
Core Module — A1 to C2
French Language
The cornerstone of the DUEF program. Students are placed in level-appropriate groups and progress through systematic grammar instruction, written expression, reading comprehension, and vocabulary development across all six CEFR levels.
Learning Outcomes
Grammatical accuracy at level-appropriate CEFR standard
Written expression: formal letters, essays, analyses
Reading comprehension of authentic French texts
Vocabulary of 4,000+ words at C1/C2 level
Elective — Intermediate to Advanced
French Civilization & Culture
An interdisciplinary survey of French society from the Ancien Régime to contemporary France. Topics include political institutions, the education system, regional diversity, immigration, secularism (laïcité), and French cultural exports.
Learning Outcomes
Understanding of French political and social structures
Critical reading of French news and opinion media
Knowledge of key historical turning points in French history
Cultural competency for academic and professional contexts
Core Module — B1 to C2
French Literature
A chronological survey of French literary production from the 17th century to the present. Students read and analyze primary texts by authors including Molière, Voltaire, Flaubert, Zola, Proust, Sartre, de Beauvoir, and Duras.
Learning Outcomes
Close reading and textual analysis in French
Understanding of major literary movements and periods
Academic essay writing on literary themes
Oral discussion and argumentation in French
Core Module — All Levels
Phonetics & Oral Communication
Dedicated to developing clear, natural spoken French. Covers the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) applied to French, liaison rules, intonation patterns, and oral presentation skills. Includes regular recorded practice sessions.
Learning Outcomes
Correct pronunciation of all French phonemes
Natural intonation and rhythm in speech
Confident oral presentation and debate participation
Listening comprehension of regional French accents
Elective — B2 to C1
French Business Writing
Practical training in professional French written communication. Covers formal correspondence, administrative documents, report writing, meeting minutes, and the conventions of French professional culture.
Learning Outcomes
Drafting formal letters and emails in French professional register
Writing clear reports and summaries (compte-rendu)
Understanding of French administrative vocabulary
Preparation for professional or academic environments in France
Optional Elective — B1 and above
French History
An optional deep-dive into French history from the Revolution to the Fifth Republic. Examines the Revolution, Napoleon, the colonial period, the two World Wars, Vichy, decolonization, and the construction of modern France.
Learning Outcomes
Chronological understanding of French history from 1789 to present
Critical analysis of primary historical sources in French
Understanding of France's role in European and world history
Preparation for French university history courses
From first word
to full fluency.
Breakthrough
Weeks 1–6
Complete beginners. Basic interactions, simple phrases, and fundamental vocabulary.
Waystage
Weeks 7–14
Simple exchanges on familiar topics. Routine tasks in French-speaking environments.
Threshold
Weeks 15–22
Independent communication on work, school, and travel topics. Coherent written texts.
Vantage
Weeks 23–30
Fluent interaction with native speakers. Detailed writing on complex subjects.
Advanced
Weeks 31–36
Flexible, effective language use in academic and professional contexts. Nuanced expression.
Mastery
Weeks 37–40
Near-native proficiency. Precise, spontaneous, and natural expression in all contexts.