French and Francophone Studies
As the second most frequently taught foreign language in the world after English, French is clearly a global language. French cultural, economic and diplomatic influence is felt not only in the U.S. where over 1.9 million speak the language at home, but in many parts of the world.
French is the foreign language spoken by our largest trading partner - Canada - and is also the language of more than 300 million native and secondary speakers in 44 francophone countries, and the only language other than English spoken in five continents. The study of the French language and literature and French culture and history, is an essential element in the understanding of the meaning of Western civilization, and the appreciation of the francophone world and heritage.
French Program Mission Statement
The French major builds students' language proficiency in the three modes of Interpretive, Interpersonal, and Presentational communication. Students also gain knowledge of a broad range of different French and Francophone cultures and literatures. Graduating French majors are able to communicate and function in the French-speaking world.
Fall 2023 Upper-Level Course Offerings
As of Spring 2022 FREN313 will no long be offered in the Spring semester, it will only be offered for the Fall Semester.
As of Spring 2022, FREN314 will only be offered in the Spring semester and will no longer be offered in the Fall semester.
French and Francophone Studies Major
- What can you do with a major in French and Francophone Studies?
- Catalog and course information
- French and Francophone Major brochure
- Student Learning Outcomes