French Studies Major

Description: A program that focuses on the history, society, politics, culture, and economics of France, other Francophone countries inside and outside Europe, and the French colonial experience and the associated French minorities around the world. Is French Studies the right major for you?
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French Studies Major

What Courses Do French Studies Majors Take?

The required and elective courses you would take for French Studies majors vary considerably among institutions. Courses are listed here that are illustrative of the breadth of topics you are likely to experience were you to major in this field.

  • Anthropology
  • Business Applications
  • Economics
  • Foreign Language
  • History
  • Linguistics
  • Literature
  • Sociology