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French

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Bachelor of Arts

Enrichissez votre parcours académique avec notre programme complet de français! 

Embark on a transformative journey with our French program, designed to immerse you in the rich language and culture of France and other French-speaking countries. Enhance your linguistic proficiency while enjoying French films, music, and culinary delights. Our experienced faculty and modern curriculum ensure you gain practical language skills and a deep appreciation of Francophone cultures, preparing you for a world of possibilities in international careers and cultural exploration.  

Student during Study Abroad trip

JanTerms are a one-month, intensive study either at home or abroad, offered in January or May. Travel courses to different parts of the world, studying culture and communication, enrich your educational experience in an evolving global world—while on-campus courses support your exportation of new areas of interest or a focused study of your passions.  

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Study Abroad

Austin College emphasizes international education for our students and offers a variety of ways for you to explore the world. Our students go overseas for cultural and language immersion. They pursue work in their majors, take electives, and engage in internships in other states and countries.

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Finish in Four*

with the skills to launch your career 

You’ll learn how to speak French, but that’s just the beginning.

Including French in your academic repertoire will expand your opportunities for careers where strategic communication is key, positioning yourself as a knowledgeable and effective problem-solver. At graduation you will be able to: 

  • Identify complex problems and theorize creative solutions.  
  • Draw from knowledge of a wide range of historical periods, geographic locations, and artistic traditions to guide your decision-making. 
  • Deploy your analytic and argumentative skills to effectively advocate for your ideas.  

Explore our Graduate Outcomes to learn more about what our graduates are doing today. 

3 Reasons to Study French

1.

French is the second most studied language in the world. It is spoken on all five continents, in the halls of international diplomacy, and in the homes of over 320 million people.

2. 

Discussions of the biggest challenges facing humanity are conducted in French: climate change and ecological conservation, poverty and economic development, settler colonialism and self-determination, independence and oppression, revolution and political unrest.

3.
A valuable career asset, proficiency in French is a significant advantage everywhere French is spoken. With your degree in French, you might develop new financial platforms for West Africa, help preserve Caribbean wildlife, practice international law, or work with immigrants navigating a new life. 

Here's how French at AC will help you join this important conversation:  

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Ici, tout le monde parle français

In our language courses, everyone speaks French. French 101, 102, and 201 are the language sequence, which gives you mastery of the basics. You’ll be able to hold conversations, share your opinions, fight a parking ticket, watch movies, get a job, rent an apartment, and reflect on the future of global food shortages, all in French.  

Austin College Students visit the Eiffel Tower
Immersion is a way of life

Learn the language in three semesters, live the culture for the rest of your life. The French program at Austin College gives you the tools to actually use your French: living in the language house, cooking and baking with native speakers, trips abroad via JanTerm or semester-long opportunities. You’ll find yourself dreaming in French. 

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What kind of career are you interested in?

Our courses foster your passion for changing the world. If you’re fascinated by economics, you’ll learn about the history of capitalism and political revolutions. If you’re bookish, you’ll love the depth of reading literature in the original French. If you’re keen to find innovative solutions to ecological disaster, you'll look towards solutions proposed in French-speaking Africa and the Caribbean. Our courses are rooted in social justice—seeing the world for how it could be—and positive change.  

Meet our Faculty

Dr. Seth Compaore

Dr. Seth Compaore

Visiting Assistant Professor of French

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Popular Courses

  • Women in African Film 
  • Caribbean Literature 
  • Money and Power in French Literature 
  • French Literature to the French Revolution 
  • Studies in Culture and Civilization of France