French Language teaching across Disciplines: A Curse or a Blessing?

Abstract

Language is the pivot of communication. It is an instrument of instructions, which direct human behaviors or actions. Language indeed makes man distinct from other animals. This paper examines the teaching of French language across disciplines at the Osun State University, Osogbo, Nigeria where FRN 221, Basic French and FRN 222, French for Specific Purposes, are designed for General Studies. They are   must pass courses before any student graduates from the said university. The paper states the rationale behind the program and gives some insights into the technical know-how of achieving the instructional objectives of the project. The aim of the paper is to promote the teaching, learning and the use of foreign languages, particularly French in Nigeria. Premised on the theory of Motivation and related theories, the paper concludes that the aims of teaching a second foreign language are desirable and achievable, although tasking humanly and financially.

Keywords: Language, disciplines, teaching, French, motivation, learners.