French and International Health, B.S.
MEGAN RALFE
Clemson University '23
FR 2020
Intermediate French: Taught in French, this course was aimed towards further enhancing grammar and comprehensive skills.
FR 4180
French for Health Professionals II: Taught in French, this course emphasized the French healthcare system, French medical terminology, and health concerns in Francophone countries.
This assignment was to complete a summary on the rise of antibiotic resistance, highlighting why the problem occurs, its effect on healthcare, and the burden it places on various Francophone countries. As a future healthcare professional, this assignment was invaluable to my global understanding of public health crises affecting the Global South.
FR 3050
Intermediate French Conversation and Composition I: Taught in French, this course focused largely on improving speaking proficiency.
FR 3170
Contemporary French Civilization: Taught in French, this course focused largely on the modern French lifestyle, as well as politics, food, and culture.
This assignment was a final course paper researching the current religious climate in France, highlighting the declining number of those actively practicing. Through this assignment, I was able to better understand contemporary French religion and compare the current dynamic with that of the past, postulating why I believe France has become more secular.