French

• You’ll get more than just language skills, you’ll learn about the culture, literature and civilization of France and French-speaking countries.
• Our portfolio assessment approach ensures that you stay on track with your academic and career goals in language development.
• Ashland’s state-of-the-art language lab facilities give you a boost toward success in learning French.
• You’ll enjoy extracurricular activities, such as French Club, that support your language study through a variety of fun social activities.
• Courses are taught in French, so you get a continual reinforcement of your language skills in class.
• You’ll get an opportunity to study abroad in France or Canada and earn credit toward graduation.

When you major in French, all sorts of careers become options for you including:

• International banking
• Insurance department manager
• Information technology
• Law study
• Military/Government work
• Foreign service
• English instructor abroad
• International sales
• Journalism
• Communications
• Foreign correspondent
• Foreign language teacher
• Graduate study

• Conversational French — Develop conversational fluency beyond the level of basic language classes.
• Introduction to French Literature — Explore the literature and literary movements in France since the Middle Ages.

We encourage you to spend a semester studying abroad in France or Canada, immersing yourself in the culture and language as you earn credit toward your Ashland degree.

• Phi Sigma Iota Gamma Tau – International Language Honor Society
• French Club