French
Bachelor of Arts
About the Major
No matter what your academic, professional, or personal interests, French is relevant, French is practical, and French is everywhere! You'll learn to speak the language, read literature and cultural materials, and interact with members of an important worldwide cultural community. With more than 120 million speakers on five continents, French is one of the five official languages of the United Nations and is an official language in over 40 countries in Africa, Europe, and the Americas. Our French major provides a global perspective and can help prepare students for many different career paths.
Program Highlights
You'll receive a well-rounded liberal arts education that includes critical thinking and communication skills. All French majors complete an approved study abroad program in a French-speaking country.
Sample Courses
- French Grammar
- Phonetics and Oral Proficiency
- Contemporary France
- French Cinema and Theory
Career Options
You'll graduate prepared for a variety of careers in diplomacy, with government agencies, or in European-centered commerce, communication, arts, or the travel industry.
- U.S. Department of State
- Salesforce
- Paris Chamber of Commerce
- FOCUS4 Communications Performance Catalyst & Business Strategist
Academic Experiences
Transferable Skills
- Analytical and critical thinking
- Conversational skills
- Cultural awareness
- Writing
- Public speaking, presentation, and didactic skills
- Interpretive skills
- Linguistic skills
- Rhetorical Skills
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