French
Why Study French?
Studying French opens doors to communicating with people across Africa and around the world, while deepening your appreciation of new cultures, histories, and values. In today’s global market, a French major is more relevant than ever, as employers increasingly seek liberal arts graduates whose strong communication and critical thinking skills offer a distinct advantage over narrowly trained specialists in business and professional fields.
Courses in French combine well with:
Courses in French combine seamlessly with a wide range of disciplines, offering students opportunities to broaden their academic and cultural perspectives. They pair particularly well with other European languages, fine arts, political science, sociology, philosophy, drama, music, international relations, translation and interpretation, as well as media studies, creating rich interdisciplinary pathways for study and future careers.
Facts about French
- French is a language of diplomacy, business, tourism, arts and culture, science and gastronomy.
- It is a world language, spoken in Africa, Europe, Canada, the Pacific and Caribbean islands, and East Asia (Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia).
- It is spoken in more than 20 African countries where it is the official language.