28 French Studies BA Degree Programs

The concentration in French provides students with the opportunity to study traditional academic fields like language, literature, and the culture of French and less traditional subjects such as film studies and the Francophone literature of the Caribbean, Quebec, and Africa. This unique combination leads to a well-rounded liberal arts education that allows students to experience the full spectrum of the Francophone world.

Our BA specializing in French studies will allow you to hone your reading and writing skills, but above all to carry out an in-depth study of French literature, linguistics, history and cultures.

The BA program in French Studies focuses on developing students' skills in the French language while exploring the cultures, literatures, and histories of France and French-speaking regions. The curri...

This program combines studies in the French language with a focus on theatre, offering students a chance to explore French culture through its dramatic arts. Students spend time improving their langua...

The Bachelor of Arts in French and Francophone Studies offers students a chance to explore the language, literature, and cultures of French-speaking regions worldwide. The program emphasizes developin...

The French and Francophone Studies major allows students the opportunity to pursue their interest in the study of French and Francophone cultures through supplementary courses while maintaining a high level of proficiency in the language. The study of French and Francophone cultures has a number of obvious connections. This course of study incorporates elective courses from Art, Communications, English, History, Philosophy, Political Science, and Religion—plus additional courses can be requested—to meet a broad of student interests.

Upon completing the BA degree with a major in French Studies, students will be able to: Communicate fluently in spoken and written French at an advanced level, as indicated by the ability to: understand spoken French, converse in French, critically read and translate French texts, and write in multiple genres in French. Achieve the cultural literacy necessary for studying abroad or practicing internationally-based professions by demonstrating an understanding of the major social, cultural, and political stakes of the French and Francophone world, past and present. Demonstrate an interdisciplinary understanding of French studies through critical investigations of French literature, art, film, and other cultural forms in a global context. Learn and apply various research skills, including critical thinking and reading skills, theory, and criticism, to French and Francophone texts (broadly construed) in order to produce new critical insights verbally or in writing.

The Bachelor's in French & Francophone Studies offers students a comprehensive education in the language, literature, and culture of French-speaking regions around the world. The program emphasizes de...

French Studies develops your abilities in the language while increasing your awareness of French, French-Canadian, and francophone literatures and cultures. The Department of Modern Languages and Literatures is committed to teaching and research in the areas of French language, literature, and culture so that you can gain knowledge and experience in a language that is at the center of many cultural domains, from food to philosophy.

The French and Italian Studies B.A. program offers students a comprehensive exploration of the languages, literatures, cultures, and histories of France and Italy. The curriculum focuses on developing...

The program in World Languages and Cultures with a concentration in French and Francophone Studies offers students a chance to develop strong language skills and a deep understanding of French-speakin...

This program is designed for students interested in deeply exploring French language and culture, while earning a Bachelor of Arts degree with honors in French and Francophone Studies. It offers a ble...

The Bachelor's in French and European Studies program at Vanderbilt University provides students with a comprehensive understanding of the language, culture, and history of France and Europe. Through ...

The Bachelor of Arts in World Languages and Cultures with a French and Francophone Studies Concentration offers students the opportunity to develop proficiency in French while exploring the rich cultu...

This program offers a unique chance for students to earn both a bachelor's and a master's degree in French and Francophone Studies within five years. The plan combines undergraduate coursework with gr...