French Minor | Arcadia University

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Overview

Degree Level: Undergraduate
Degrees Offered: Minor

Department: Modern Languages and Cultures
school/college: College of Arts and Sciences

Minor in French

This 20-credit minor within the Modern Languages and Cultures program combines well with nearly every choice of Arcadia major and a student’s desire to attain language skills for a career and life beyond America.

What to Expect

Intermediate level studies in French language, conversation, and culture
Low enrollment classes with experienced language professors
Opportunity to study abroad to enhance a major field of study while strengthening language and cultural appreciation skills

Career Paths

French language minors distinguish themselves among their business, governmental, healthcare, communications, and hospitality colleagues with their language skill and cultural understanding of the French people
Foreign service, diplomacy, art, fashion, publishing, and communications fields have opportunities for trained speakers of French

Requirements

A total of 20 credits above the 102 level
- FR 102 may not be included in the total of 20. Students entering at a level higher than 102 should consult with the Department Chair concerning their course selection for the minor.
Up to one course in English with a cultural content related to the language being studied.

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Featured Courses

French Conversation I

Required Course

Conversation in French for students who want to improve their communication skills in French.

The Culture of French Business

Elective Course

This course aims to develop students’ language, vocabulary, and cultural knowledge in preparation for working in an international, French-speaking, or bilingual environment using a communicative approach with frequent opportunities for speaking.

Francophone Culture and Civilization

Elective Course

In this survey course, you’ll discover the diversity of French-speaking cultures across the globe. From the Antilles and sub-Saharan Africa to Quebec and French-speaking communities in the U.S., we’ll examine how language, identity, and immigration shape cultural, political, and social life. Learn how global Francophone communities influence and enrich societies around the world.