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-352French Cinema
- FRE-366French and Francophone Cultures and Civilizations
“The French department is a welcoming and educational space with an amazing staff and student body.”
Lily-Marie Antoine ’26, “The French department is a welcoming and educational space with an amazing staff and student body.” As a Biology major pursuing a veterinary career, Lily-Marie decided to pursue an additional French major due to an interest in the language and culture. Previously attending a French immersion school, Lily-Marie wanted to continue learning the language, as well as learning more about...
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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