Welcome

The Department of French offers courses in French language and literature. By following a carefully designed program, French students learn to communicate; to think and write critically; and to appreciate the literary, social, and cultural traditions of the francophone world. The department is committed to study abroad and strongly encourages students to participate in overseas programs in Dijon, Nantes and Paris.

Did you know?

French is the official language in 33 countries and is spoken in nearly 60 communities around the world. 55 countries officially belong to "La Francophonie." With over 200 million speakers (pdf) French is the only language other than English that is spoken on every continent. French and English are the only two global languages.