Bachelor of Arts - BA in French Central Michigan University

Program Description

Explore the diversity of French and Francophone cultures while learning to speak the French language. Studying French opens a world of opportunities at home and abroad, as you connect with other students and study in France or Québec. French is a world language with more than 300 million speakers on the five continents. It is the second most widely learned foreign language after English. French is the official language of international organizations of diplomacy, politics, trade, world health, and international law. France is one of the world’s largest economies and a leading destination for foreign investment. French is the international language of cooking, fashion, theatre, the visual arts, dance and architecture. Mastering French prepares you for exciting jobs at home and around the world. CMU’s French program emphasizes the significance of Quebec’s French-speaking culture; Canada is the number one trade partner of the US and Michigan in particular. CMU French majors and minors all study abroad in Québec or France, and after graduation may spend an additional year in France through the French government’s TAPIF (Teaching Assistant Program in France) program.

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