The Art of Diplomacy,
The Power of Language.
Bridging Nigeria and the Francophone world. We train the next generation of global citizens through linguistic excellence and cultural intelligence at the Ikire Campus.
Global Immersion
Nigeria French Language Village, Badagry
Advanced Research
B.A. | M.A. | Ph.D. Pathways
Francophonie
Advancing the African Experience
Promoting exciting intellectual enquiries on the varieties of human realities through teaching, research, and community service.
Digital Humanity Entrenchment
Entrepreneurial Capacity Building
Nigerian Academy of Letters Fellows
Historical Society of Nigeria Leaders
NUC Fully Accredited Programmes
Department of French and International Studies
Brief History
The Department of French was established in 2018/2019 academic session. It was a Unit at the inception of the University in September, 2007 under the then Department of Languages and Linguistics, one of the two foundation Departments in the College of Humanities and Culture of Osun State University. The Department offers B.A. French and International Studies and has gotten NUC approval for its M.A. and Ph.D programmes.
The Department took off with one Professor, one Associate Professor, two Senior Lecturers, three Lecturer I, two Lecturer II and one Doctoral Fellow. At present, the department is filled with erudite scholars with keen interest in several fields in the language vis-à-vis; language, linguistics, literature and translation. The department now has two Professors, one Associate Professor, four Senior Lecturers and three Lecturer I.
Professor A. K. Folorunso, a Professor of French with many years of experience is the most senior person in the Department while Dr. Olubunmi Oyebola Alaje is the current Acting Head of the Department. The academic staff members are supported by a Technologist, a Laboratory Technician, a Departmental Secretary and a Clerical Officer.
The programs of the Department operate academic curricula that are tailored along the stipulations contained in the National Universities Commission (NUC) Benchmark Minimum Academic Standards. Thus, students who are registered in the Department are exposed to courses in their chosen disciplines from 100 level. At the 300 level Rain Semester, the students are required to proceed to the Nigeria French Language Village (NFLV), Badagry, Lagos State, as part of their graduation requirements.
Mission
We are today living in a global village. The need to be at ease in languages other than English, in particular international languages of sciences and technology, international commerce, education and diplomacy, where French excels par excellence, has never been more pressing.
- Teach quality French language and linguistics for linguistic competence
- Teach African literature in French and literary criticism
- Train students in translation and interpretation skills
- Equip with basic skills for French for specific purposes
- Educate on historical movements for global peace
- Develop appreciation of historical forces shaping the environment
Vision
To create a unique Department committed to the pursuit of academic innovation, in French studies and portray a tradition of excellence in teaching and research that is capable of impacting the students positively on their environment while being globally competitive.
Academic Programmes
Undergraduate
Master of Arts (M.A.)
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
Head, Department of French and International Studies
ALAJE Olubunmi O.
Senior Lecturer
COLLEGE OF HUMANITIES & CULTURE • FRENCH
Physical Development
There is a functional Language Laboratory in the Department that serves the academic programs. The Laboratory is well equipped to cope with teaching of students and for the use of academic staff for research purposes. Lecture rooms are shared with the other Departments in the College.
Departmental Journal
Uniosun Journal of Foreign Language Studies (UJOFOLS) was launched in 2019. This departmental journal, which is published yearly has published 5 volumes and is currently working on volume 6.
Grants and Awards
Dr. Waidi Akanji
- Ph.D Tetfund Grant (2014-2016)
- Postgraduate Merit Award, Wits University, South Africa (2014-2016)
- French Embassy Grant, South Africa (2016)
Dr. Wabiy Salawu
- University of Kent Grant (2015)
- Nigeria Tertiary Education Trust Fund (2014-2017)
2023 UNESCO Grant
- Dr. S.A. Ogundokun - Co-investigator
- Dr. O.O. Alaje - Co-investigator
- Dr. K.F. Faniran - Co-investigator
- Dr. W.A. Akanji - Co-investigator
- Project: Women and Youth Empowerment in South-West Nigeria
Admission Requirements
UTME / 100 Level Entry
Candidates must have the Senior Secondary School Certificate (SSCE) or its equivalents with credit level passes in five (5) subjects: English Language and any other four subjects at not more than two sittings. The candidates must also earn an acceptable score in the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME).
Direct Entry / 200 Level
Candidates must have two Advanced Level passes in French and any other Arts or Social Sciences subjects, in addition to credit level passes in five subjects at the SSCE or its equivalents. Candidates with ND and approved equivalents in relevant fields with at least a lower credit may be considered.
Departmental Matrix
Religions
Undergraduate
- Arabic Studies
- Christian Religious Studies
- Islamic Religious Studies
Postgraduate (MA/PhD)
History & International Studies
Degrees
- B.A. History & Int. Studies
- M.A. & PhD Research
- Intelligence & Strategic Studies (MISS)
Professional Diplomas
- Intelligence Studies
- Borderland Studies
Literary Studies & French
English & Literary Studies
- B.A. English & Int. Studies
- MA / PhD English Tracks
Department of French
- B.A. French & Int. Studies
- MA / PhD French Tracks
