French Language and Literature

French Language and Literature


The Department of French Language and Literature of Bu-Ali Sina University was established in 1987 and started its academic activities in September 1988 by admitting students in the field of French Language and Literature at B.A level. Initially the department included 3 faculty members, 2 of whom had PhD. degrees and one had M.A degree in the fields of Linguistics and French Literature from France. Later, in 1990 and 1991, the department expanded its activities by recruiting 3 new members. In 2005, the department entered a new phase and pursued training student for 6 years. In 2012, the department expanded the scope of its academic activities by establishing M.A course in French Translation. It is noteworthy that many of the alumni of the Department of French Language of Bu-Ali Sina University are among the most potent experts of French Language and Literature of the country.

In recent years, despite the importance that the department has always placed on education, a great portion of the activities of the department has been devoted to research activities and efforts have been made for the department to enter this area with a different approach. In line with these efforts, activities such as translating new books, critiquing educational books on French language, trying to transform humanities and reinforcing the spirit of theorizing have been undertaken.

The Department of French Language and Literature of Bu-Ali Sina University has always benefited from the presence of experienced heads including Mr. Nazeri, Late Dr. Nasrollah Khatibi and Dr. Maziar Mohaimeni. Currently Dr. Hasan Zokhtare is the head of the department.