The BA program in French offers the opportunity to study the language, literature and culture of France and francophone countries.

Students gain competence in reading, writing, and oral and aural skills in the French language and take a number of related courses on topics such as:

art
cinema
colonization
government and political science
history and civilization
international business
linguistics
literature and theater
popular culture
religion
Students are encouraged to join the French Club to help them gain proficiency in the language. In addition, the School of International Letters and Cultures offers faculty-directed summer study abroad programs in Lyon, France and Quebec, Canada, and it endorses partnership and exchange programs in francophone Africa, Canada and Europe.