Bachelor of Arts in French

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Why Choose French?
Careers
Real-World Experience
Success Stories
Academics and Curriculum
Admission
Faculty

Why Choose French?

A French major at Wright State could provide significant dividends for you. Consider:

French is the fastest growing language in the world, slated to be the world’s most spoken language by 2050.
French is the official language of 29 countries and is spoken by 300 million people.
The Wright State French program teaches authentic communication skills using high frequency vocabulary and cultural competence.
The Wright State French program has collaborated to create interactive textbooks that cost students less than $30 per semester.

Careers

Many employers seek out the communication and cultural skills acquired through the in-depth study of a language. In addition to becoming teachers and translators, French graduates from Wright State have gone on to work in study abroad and travel offices, tech companies, the Peace Corps, business, non-governmental organizations, law, and medicine.

You may find that combining a French degree with a degree in engineering, medicine, computer science, business, etc. opens up even more possibilities on the job market.

Some other possible career options if you pursue a modern language degree include:

Broadcast journalist
Business (finance, marketing, advertising, sales)
Concierge
Detective
Diplomat
Event management
International aid/development worker
Interpreter
Logistics and distribution
Public relations
Subtitles and voice-overs
Tour manager

View the French program profile for sample occupations, average salary, and employment projections

Real-World Experience

French students at Wright State enjoy a plethora of study abroad options, from short-term professor-led experiences to semester programs for foreign students to matriculating in a French university through an exchange program. You can experience French or francophone culture firsthand, gain linguistic and cultural confidence, and become more attractive to future employers for your willingness to take risks and your sense of curiosity.

Founded in 2003, the summer Ambassador Program to France is one of the university’s longest-running programs. Program leaders keep fees low by planning the trip without travel agencies.

You may also gain valuable service experience by serving as an officer of the French Club. You will plan, advertise, and direct club events and activities with the help of an advisor.

Advanced students may be hired as supplemental instructors for elementary and intermediate French courses, in addition to earning credit by working as a language assistant in lower-level classes. Wright State has many opportunities for earning credits while living or traveling abroad.

Consult the modern languages website's study abroad page, the University Center for International Education (UCIE) Study Abroad website, or French faculty members for study abroad opportunities.

Success Stories

Going places

Tasha Fox has taken study abroad trips to Belgium, Tanzania, China, France and Israel.

French lesson

Sarah Koraym wants to practice medicine around the globe and serve people who have limited access to medicine.

Academics and Curriculum

View Bachelor of Arts in French program information and requirements in the Academic Catalog.

Bachelor of Arts in French requirements check sheet (PDF)

French course descriptions

Admission

Review the college admission requirements and complete the admission application. Identify whether you will be majoring in French.

If you are a current student and wish to change majors, go to the WINGS Express major/minor change request form and change your major. If you are an undecided/exploratory student, talk to your advisor about majoring in French.