Your French major will move you to acquire proficiency in the use of the French language. Small classes and a dynamic teaching staff will take you to the heart of one of the world's richest civilizations. The cultures of France, Québec and the countries of French-speaking Africa and the Caribbean all use the French language to express astonishing diverse social, literary and cultural identities.

Since language is crucial to the understanding of history and culture, your core courses will impart a grammatical, syntactical and cultural proficiency enabling you to adapt to an increasingly diverse world. In addition, you can enroll in courses such as:

French Literature in Translation
French for Business and Commerce
French Literary Treasures of the Middle Ages
French Phonetics
Aspects of Francophone Civilization
Literature in French Canada
Experience

In the College of Arts and Sciences, we know experience is valuable and goes beyond the classroom. We strive to help you connect your academics with research, internships, education abroad, service learning and leadership experiences. Take advantage of opportunities in French such as:

Studying abroad in Montpellier in southern France, minutes from the Mediterranean coast
Serving as the French Club president
Tutoring your peers at the Language Lab
Researching the digitization of family archives
Volunteering at Lincoln Literacy to help native French speakers learn English

As a French major, you will receive a broad general education making you an attractive candidate for a wide range of career opportunities. When combined with interest areas, you will be equipped for pursuing a career in areas such as government service, business, the travel industry, journalism, law or health care. Here are examples of recent graduates' employment:

Assistant Account Manager / FACTS MANAGEMENT
Community Health Extensionist / PEACE CORPS
English Teaching Assistant / FRENCH CONSULATE
Intelligence Analyst / BAE SYSTEMS/R2G
International Application Coder in Admission / PENN STATE UNIVERSITY
Manager of the Language Lab/ESL Lab / UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA-LINCOLN
Network Engineer / SOFTBANK
Secondary English Teaching Assistant / TAPIF
Senior Site Specialist / INTERNATIONAL STUDIES ABROAD (ISA)
Teaching Assistant / FRENCH MINISTRY OF EDUCATION