Bachelor of Arts - French

This major requires a minor. Study abroad is recommended but not required for this major.

The French Studies Major program offers small and focused classes taught by expert faculty. Students develop language proficiency and in-depth knowledge of culture through coursework that covers France and the francophone world, including Canada, North and Sub-Saharan Africa, and the Caribbean. This major is an asset to students who seek careers in education, international business, translation and interpretation, hospitality and tourism, foreign services, and more.

Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:

• Perform linguistic proficiency in all four language skills (speaking, listening, reading, and writing) in the target language at the intermediate level on the American Council on Teaching Foreign Languages (ACTFL) proficiency scale. 
• Apply global intercultural competence at the advanced level as defined by the American Council on Teaching Foreign Languages (ACTFL).
• Recognize the value of cultural and linguistic diversity in various communicative contexts. Connect the value of cultural and linguistic diversity to personal development.
• Examine and interpret salient historical and cultural features of the regions/communities studied. 
• Compare cross-cultural products, practices, and perspectives in the linguistic and cultural context of the regions/communities studied.
• Synthesize target language proficiencies, cultural competencies, cultural humility, and critical modes of thinking and expression for an in-depth level of communication.