Foreign Language and Culture Studies with a concentration in French is an interdisciplinary major that requires:

• 20 credits of upper-level French courses
• Intermediate level in a second foreign language
• Selection of courses in related fields, such as History, Global Studies, Comparative Cultures, Anthropology or Linguistics

This major is more interdisciplinary and flexible than a traditional French major, preparing students for a wide variety of careers in the global arena.

Opportunities for students in the major include:

• Live in the Language House with a native speaker of French and/or Spanish
• Participate in extracurricular activities of the French Club
• Take a faculty-led Global Perspectives course to a variety of locations including Paris, Argentina, Spain, Morocco and Botswana
• Study Abroad for at least one semester in a French-speaking country such as France, Switzerland, Senegal ...

Requirements for the Major:

• A grade of C or higher must be earned in all courses that count toward a completion of the major
• At least 20 credits taught in French
• At least 20 credits must be taken on AU campus

Possible electives for the Foreign Language and Culture Studies with a concentration in French major:

• Additional upper-level courses in French or in another foreign language
• Global History courses, particularly French or Francophone history
• Global Art History course, particularly dealing with French and/or Francophone regions
• Linguistics
• Courses in Global Studies, Comparative Cultures and/or Anthropology - ANTH 304: Language and Culture, in particular is highly recommended
• Political Science and/or Economics courses with an international focus

*Please Note: This list is not exclusive and may change according to staffing and course offerings.