French
Introduction
The Department offers a four-year programme (three-year for Direct Entry students) leading to B.A. (HON) French Degree.
Dr. Ebine Simon Adewale
Head of Department
Mission
The mission of the Department is to train competent manpower in French Language and Literature as well as other related disciplines like French Linguistics, Francophone traditions, translation and interpreting for service of Niger State and the country as a whole.
Vision
The vision of the Department is to be a centre of excellent in all aspects of French and Francophone Studies.
Entry Requirement
To qualify for admission into this programme, a candidate must possess at least five credits at School Certificate or G.C.E. Ordinary Level, three of which must be in French, English Language and Mathematics. Direct Entry candidates who have good passes in at least two Advanced Level/N.C.E papers (one of which must be in French), or candidates with equivalent qualifications from recognized institutions could be admitted to a 3-year programme and join those on the four-year programme at the second year level. In addition, Direct Entry candidates must satisfy U.M.E. requirements or have “O” Level credits or equivalent in at least three other subjects. Candidates with five credits at “O” Level who have Certificates in French from recognized institutions could also be admitted for a four-year programme.
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