College of the Pacific

French Language Program

The curriculum in French includes beginning video-based language classes, intermediate courses focusing on culture and language, advanced language and composition courses, surveys of literature and civilization, theme-based advanced courses covering French and Francophone literature and cinema, and other more specialized courses, such as the French of Business and Economics. All courses are in French unless otherwise specified.

The B.A. in French has two tracks, 1) the Language and Literature track which requires completion of six French courses above the intermediate level, providing background in French civilization, French and Francophone literature and/or film; and 2) the French Studies track which requires five French courses beyond the intermediate level plus three approved related courses in complementary fields.

See Degree Program for additional information.

French Language Faculty

Katherine Golsan, 1994, Professor (FRENCH), B.A., Colgate University, 1976; M.A., University of North Carolina, 1980; Ph.D. University of Michigan, 1988. Member, Phi Beta Kappa.
Webpage - Phone: 209.946.2449 - Office: WPC-Annex 251

Kathy A. Richman, 2007, Assistant Professor (FRENCH), B.A., Cornell University, 1980; A.M., M.C.P., M.I.T., 1985; Harvard University, 1992; Ph.D., 2002.
Webpage - Phone: 209.946.2920 - Office: WPC-Annex 247