What is the content of a French civilization course?

A cross-curricular teaching

The French civilization courses offered by the CCFS (Cours de Civilisation Française de la Sorbonne) consist of a study of French culture and society from different angles including history, literature, philosophy or even science.

The objective of this teaching is to provide students with a cross-disciplinary and exhaustive knowledge of what constitutes the French civilization heritage. A discovery that will also lead to a better understanding of French society as it is today.

Historical aspects

From a historical point of view, French civilization courses cover key periods and events such as monarchy, French Revolution and the emergence of the Fifth Republic.

Students have here the opportunity to better understand the philosophical, political and legal foundations that structure French society. The course will also allow students to find out about several French historical figures.

A literary discovery

The study of French civilization also involves an approach towards major literary and philosophical currents that have shaped France, and made it a cultural outreach symbol

Novels, poetry or theater can thus be selected as part of a course in French civilization through the work of great French writers such as Balzac, Victor Hugo, Camus or Maupassant.

Students might also discover some major French philosophers who have set the foundation of existentialist, surrealist or neoclassicist schools.

Combine civilization discovery and French language study

The French language and civilization courses offered within the framework of the CCFS enable students to deepen their knowledge in French language, both in writing and orally through the approach of literary texts.

French civilization teachings at the CCFS also include phonetics courses designed to improve the understanding, expression and pronunciation in French
The French civilization course is thus characterized by its extensive content which combines discovery of the French cultural heritage and learning the language

Nouveauté : découvrez les cours mensuels.

Les CCFS proposent dès novembre des cours mensuels de français général et intensif.

Ces programmes courts sont destinés à un public de niveau débutant, élémentaire ou intermédiaire (niveaux A0 à B1).

Ils combinent cours de français et cours d’expression orale pour progresser rapidement dans la maîtrise de la langue française.

The CCFS offer monthly general & intensive French courses starting in November.

These short programs are designed for beginners, elementary, or intermediate learners (levels from A0 to B1).

They combine French language classes and speaking practice sessions to help students quickly improve their mastery of the French language.

INFORMATION

Le secrétariat sera exceptionnellement fermé le jeudi 6 juin.

The secretariat will be exceptionally closed on Thursday, June 6. 

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Bénéficiez de 20% de réduction sur tous les cours annuels et semestriels pour la rentrée de septembre 2024, pour toute inscription réalisée avant le 1er septembre, dans la limite des places disponibles.

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SUMMER DEALS

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INFORMATION

Le secrétariat sera exceptionnellement fermé le jeudi 6 juin.

The secretariat will be exceptionally closed on Thursday, June 6. 

Dernières places disponibles pour la rentrée d'automne !

Profitez d’une remise exceptionnelle de 20% sur le cours intensif de français S40, les cours S10 et S20 et les cours du soir.

Les inscriptions fermeront le vendredi 13 septembre à minuit.

Pour s’inscrire :

  • Pour le cours S40, inscription sur ce site avec le code promo SEPTEMBRE24
  • Pour les cours du soir S05, inscription sur ce site avec le code promo SEPTEMBRE24
  • Pour les cours S10 et S20, inscription directement au secrétariat de l’institution, ouvert du lundi au vendredi de 9h30 à 12h30 et de 13h30 à 16h30.


Inscription dans la limite des places disponibles.

L’inscription à la session d’automne (rentrée du 16 septembre 2024) est encore possible, sous réserve de places disponibles.

Les étudiants souhaitant s’inscrire sont invités à se rendre directement au bureau des admissions de l’institution, ouvert du lundi au vendredi de 9h30 à 16h30.
Ils doivent s’assurer de disposer d’un visa valide.

L’inscription en ligne pour cette session n’est plus possible sur ce site.

Last spots available for the fall intake

Get an exclusive 20% discount on the intensive French course S40, S10 & S20 courses, and evening classes.

Registration will close on Friday, September 13th, at midnight.

To register:

  • For the S40 course, register on this website using the promo code SEPTEMBRE24.
  • For the evening classes S05, register on this website using the promo code SEPTEMBRE24.
  • For S10 & S20 courses, register directly at the institution’s office, open Monday to Friday from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm and from 1:30 pm to 4:30 pm.

Registration is subject to availability.

Registration for the fall session (starting on September 16, 2024) is still possible, subject to availability.

Students wishing to register are invited to go directly to the institution’s admission office, open Monday to Friday from 9.30am to 4.30pm.
They must ensure they have a valid visa.

Online registration for this session is no longer available on this website.

Dates des prochains examens TCF

Les prochaines sessions d’examen TCF auront lieu dans les locaux de l’institution aux dates suivantes :

Le 30 janvier et le 27 février :

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TCF TP SO
+ épreuve orale
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TCF TP SO
+ épreuve écrite
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Le 31 janvier et le 28 février :

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