About the Program

French Language Education (Bachelor's Degree)

History

1975 - Program Established

The French Language Education Study Program was established de facto in February 1975 as the Department of French Language Education at the Faculty of Teacher Training in Arts and Letters, IKIP Bandung.

1975 - Native Speaker Initiative

The founding was initiated by a French native speaker, Monsieur Dominique DANARD, and warmly welcomed by the faculty and institute leadership.

Since 1975 - Quality Graduates

The program has produced many distinguished graduates working as teachers and lecturers across Indonesia.

2016 - BAN-PT Accreditation A

Received an A accreditation from BAN-PT through Decree No. 1546/SK/BAN-PT/Akred/VIII/2016.

2010-2017 - ISO Certification

ISO 9001:2008 certified by WQA (2010–2013) and URS (2013–2017); ISO 9001:2015 certified by URS since 2017.

International Accreditation ASIC

Awarded ASIC international accreditation with a Premier University predicate, certificate number AS29672/0617.

Vision

To become a pioneering and excellent program in delivering French language education that fulfills national education goals and meets international quality management standards for the era of globalization.

Mission
  1. Deliver and develop French language education as a foreign language and for specific purposes.
  2. Provide enrichment in French linguistics and pedagogy.
  3. Conduct research, integrate findings into teaching, and disseminate the results.
  4. Develop professional teacher education in academic and professional tracks for French language.
  5. Carry out community service and share its outcomes.
  6. Uphold academic freedom and scholarly autonomy.
  7. Organize local, national, and international activities.
  8. Build academic and non-academic collaborations at local, national, and international levels.
Goals

General Goal

Aligned with UPI’s vision to develop individuals who are faithful, pious, ethical, knowledgeable, professional, and patriotic.

Specific Goals

  1. Produce professional and globally competitive graduates in French Language Education.
  2. Create, develop, and disseminate products that benefit society.
  3. Publish scholarly work that advances teaching and learning.
Graduate Profile
  1. French Language Educator/Researcher: Contributes to teaching and scholarly development in French Language Education at various levels.
  2. Professional: Works professionally in French and related fields, leveraging technology creatively and communicatively.
  3. Tourism Practitioner: Engages in sustainable and professional tourism sectors.
  4. Translator/Interpreter: Serves in translation and interpretation of French.
  5. Entrepreneur: Builds relevant businesses and creates job opportunities.
Alumni Testimonials

"The education I received as a student in the French Language Education Department at UPI was a solid foundation for my career as a French lecturer today. The learning process strengthened two pillars: the French language and pedagogy. These pillars enable students to master French comprehensively and become educators who understand the philosophy of teaching. This is crucial for my career-not only knowing how to deliver knowledge, but also becoming an educator with integrity."

Reza Nur Rizki

Reza Nur Rizki

Alumnus, French Language Education