Bachelor of Arts - French
Program Description
Students in the Bachelor of Arts program in French study the language, literature, linguistics and culture of France and Francophone countries. They gain a respectable measure of competence in reading, writing and oral/aural skills in the French language. They are required to take a number of related courses on topics such as French history, art, religion, government, international business, literary and cultural theory and linguistics. To help students gain proficiency in the language, the French section has an active French Club, conversation hours and film screenings. In addition ASU also offers study abroad and exchange programs in France and Quebec, Canada during the summer and academic year.
Career Opportunities
Graduates have a variety of career opportunities in firms that deal with international trade, U.S. companies that have branches in France, with airlines, and in education or government service. Many pursue graduate work in French, eventually teaching the language and culture in universities or colleges. With state certification, high school teaching is also a possibility.
Contact Information
Please contact a School of International Letters and Cultures academic advisor for more information about the major, catalog year determination and general advising questions.