Elon’s Department of Foreign Languages offers a major in French, an international language spoken in approximately 50 countries and regions on five continents. The study of French is also ideal as a second major combined with many fields, especially business, international studies and communications. Students majoring in another discipline can also minor in French, which provides a distinct advantage for anyone interested in a career in the international arena.
Elon’s French program combines a broad-based liberal arts education with a focus on language study. The Department of Foreign Languages emphasizes the practical use of French, and classroom learning is enhanced by digital technology as well as by opportunities to study abroad. All classes in the major curriculum, including beginning levels, are taught in French. The Language Media Center offers support for all classes and opportunities to further enhance your language study.
As a French major, you will focus on developing your listening, speaking, reading and writing skills as you expand your knowledge of French and Francophone cultures in courses such as Written and Oral Expression, French and Francophone Literature, and French Civilization and Cinema, among other language, culture and literature courses.
To learn more about the program, click here.
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