FrenchBachelor of Arts
Why study French at Gustavus?
As a French major at Gustavus your courses will explore speaking, listening, reading, and writing in an immersive language environment with a faculty of native French speakers. To strengthen your skills and education, you will study art and literature, discuss politics, colonization, and history, and grow your understanding of French-speaking cultures worldwide. In an increasingly globalized world, speaking more than one language is critical in the workforce.
Course Examples
Every year, Gustavus faculty teach more than 1,800 courses - you'll be able to choose what interests you. Maybe one of these courses from Modern Languages, Literatures, and Cultures will be on your class schedule.
- FRE-251The Art of Reading Writing and Speaking I
- FRE-355French Art
- FRE-375Paris for Misfits
- FRE-352French Cinema
“I believe that the dynamics at work in contexts such as the classroom can help to construct more equitable and diverse communities outside of academic settings.”
Sharon Marquart, Modern Languages, Literature, and Cultures, French Studies, Peace, Justice, and Conflict Studies, Gender, Women, and Sexuality Studies, Comparative Literatures
What can I do with a degree in French?
The French major is adaptable - and valuable - leading to many different fields and fulfilling careers. Here are a few popular paths, but a Gustavus degree can take you anywhere.
- Foreign Service
- Translation
- Interpretation
- Counseling
- Cultural Center Administration
- International Organizations
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