BA in French

The language programs in Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Italian Japanese, Spanish, and Latin recognize academic, cultural, and practical purposes: Academic: Language study aims at broadening the scope of the student’s intellectual development by affording both a facility in other languages and knowledge of other cultures. This end is achieved through the major programs in modern languages or double majors that couple a major or minor in a modern language with a major in another field. Cultural: Learning about another culture and civilization-its history, geography, literature, and art-through the medium of its language leads to a better understanding of one’s self and the world in which we live. To achieve this goal, all languages are taught in their cultural context. Courses in Arabic, Mandarin Chinese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, and Spanish are taught in the vernacular. Practical: For the university graduate with a specialization in a particular field and with proficiency in more than one language, openings exist in many fields, including teaching, social work, transportation, military, foreign service, international aid organizations, international law, engineering, librarianship, foreign trade, and international business. In addition, many graduate programs in the United States require proficiency in a language other than English. Intensive Programs : Intensive programs offered in French and Spanish during the summer allow the student to complete the first-year basic language course (15 credits) in one quarter.