The program of B.A in language and literature French of the University of Jordan began in 1987/1988. First, it was a part of the centre of languages, then the department of the modern languages before being formed as independent department in 1997 in the faculty of Letters and now in the faculty of Foreign Languages. This department aims to provide students of linguistic and conversational competences in French language. It aims also at preparing students for the market in different fields especially: education, translation, business and tourism.