French

In the Eberly College of Arts and Sciences, students can take courses in Arabic, Chinese, French, and Spanish. Minors are available as well. Students who study languages often spend a summer, a semester or even a year, earning credits studying abroad in places like China, France, Spain, and Mexico. 

Students who study language can: 

• Explore other cultures and how they communicate.
• Expand your language knowledge in a linguistically diverse environment.
• Experience literature from a variety of perspective.
• Examine languages from different theoretical frameworks.
• Become immersed in a multicultural and multilingual environment.

How will I focus my studies?

Minor in French

French is currently spoken by over 300 million people on five continents and is, therefore, particularly well-suited for travel. Known for its culture, cuisine and lifestyle, France has influence that extends well beyond its borders. As a global language, French opens up opportunities in international business and research in the 88 countries where it is an official language or has special status. French is a working language in numerous international organizations such as the UN, NATO, the International Olympic Committee, the International Red Cross, the European Union and the African Union.