Welcome to the French Section of the Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures.  We offer courses in French language, French civilization, the French-speaking Americas and French-speaking Africa.  We also have a French Club where anyone can attend meetings, practice French, and discuss French and Francophone cultural issues.  We welcome you to join our club and enroll in our classes!  We also welcome you to consider our Degree Programs:

-Minor in French

-BA in French

-BS in French withTeacher Certification

 

WHY STUDY FRENCH?

French language and culture is extremely important in today’s world.   As you may know, French is spoken by an estimated 200,000 million people on five continents. French is one of the most important languages in international politics and business. It is an official language of many international organizations including the United Nations, the European Union, the International Red Cross, the World Trade Organization, and the International Olympic Committee. French is also an official language of Canada, the United States’ number one trade partner. Based on US Census figures, French is the third most frequently spoken second-language in the United States.[1] 

Interested? To learn more, contact:

Dr. Debra Anderson, Academic Advisor for French Majors

Dr. Anne-Hèlene Miller, Academic Advisor for French Minors

Dr. Marcela Ruiz-Funes, Academic Advisor for BS in Spanish and French