French
Bennion
Center
Hinckley
Institute
LEAP
Learning Abroad
12
Average
Class Size
Courses
Getting Started
- Talk to an Academic Advisor about which French class you should take
- Take French summer intensive classes to speed up your degree
- Follow @UofUlanguages to stay updated
Making Progress
- Once you have moved beyond the language requirement courses, the key building blocks of the major include 3040 or 3060 (plus at least 5 other courses at the 3000 level) and then 4600 (plus at least 3 other courses above 4600)
- Combine your French language major with a related area of study such as political science or history
- Meet with an Academic Advisor to plan ahead for your WLC Practicum
Finishing Up
- Complete your WLC Practicum Signature Experience to see where French can take you!
- Meet with a WLC Academic Advisor for a smooth graduation experience
Community
Getting Started
- Live on campus in a Theme Community: the Go Global Floor or the O.C. Tanner Humanities House
- Schedule a consultation with an Involvement Ambassador to find your personalized path
Making Progress
- Become a WLC Peer Advisor to help fellow students plan their language degrees
- Join the Bennion Center Scholars Program or complete a Saturday Service Project related to French
- Take courses with a small cohort of students and build positive peer relationships by becoming a LEAP Scholar
Finishing Up
- Take FRNCH 3940 to connect with your language community in the Salt Lake area
- Present your volunteer or internship experience at a campus conference
Knowledge & Skills
Getting Started
- After declaring your French major, explore other departments to focus your long-term goals
- Sign up for free or affordable one-on-one tutoring at the Learning Center
Making Progress
- Complete a local, national, or global language internship in French through the Hinckley Institute to discover language career opportunities and widen your network; internship organizations include Utah Consular Corps, US Translation, Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars, and more!
- Utilize the Writing Center to improve your written communication skills; help with French writing is also available
Finishing Up
- Write a thesis or complete a Capstone Project that reflects your French major's cumulative knowledge and skills to show potential employers
Transformation
Getting Started
- Join the Bennion Center First Year Service Corps for French-related volunteer opportunities
- Apply for French-related scholarships with the Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid
Making Progress
Study Intensive French Language and Culture with U of U students and faculty in Grenoble, France:- The program covers one year of French over one summer
- Recreational excursions such as white-water rafting, hiking, museums, and exploring the Alps
- Check out other programs to French-speaking locations and available scholarships at the Learning Abroad Office
Finishing Up
- Finalize your Learning Portfolio and share your college accomplishments with employers
- Submit a speech to deliver at the commencement ceremony
Impact
Getting Started
- Attend a Hinckley Forum to learn about local and global issues
- Find events on the University Events Calendar related to your interests
- Attend a MUSE Casual Friday
Making Progress
- Register for a service-focused Alternative Break through the Bennion Center
- Become a Bennion Center Student Leader to promote volunteer opportunities in French
- Explore Lassonde Entrepreneur Institute programs to start a business venture and use your French skills to expand it
- Tutor beginner students in French through the Learning Center
Finishing Up
- Help prospective students plan and prepare for the U experience by becoming an Admissions Office University Ambassador
- Complete an Alumni Bennion Summer Fellowship
Careers
Getting Started
- Activate and customize your Handshake account to explore jobs, internships, and career events
- Take a Career Course (HUM 3960, CSBS 2700, UGS 1950) to explore career options
Making Progress
- Make an appointment with a Career Coach to help you explore potential careers that align with your strengths, values, interests, and personality
- Attend our Career Fairs and Expos (check out employers beforehand in Handshake!)
- Secure a part-time job or internship in an industry of interest through Handshake
- Activate your Forever Utah account to connect with alums
Finishing Up
- Refine your resume and cover letters at the Career Studio
- Practice interviewing and salary negotiations with a Career Coach
Start Your Career Journey
Find support at the Career and Professional Development Center (CPDC)
About the Major
The French major is designed to introduce you to the language, literature, arts, and cultures of the French-speaking world. We offer a variety of courses from intensive grammar to courses discussing the cultures and literatures of France and of many other nations that use the French language today. We also offer courses dealing with contemporary topics, pedagogy, translation, and business.
The Department of World Languages & Cultures provides an in-depth look at multiple languages and cultures. If you are interested in expanding your worldview and knowledge of the diverse world you inhabit, then one of our 10 majors is a great fit for you! Within any of our majors, you'll further your understanding of other cultures, which in turn refines your critical thinking, writing, and communication skills across any language. You will have the opportunity to engage with literature, film, history, music, various aspects of popular media, and other arts to develop a comparative perspective on your own culture, language, values, history, and traditions. This inter-cultural understanding will help prepare you to engage intelligently and sympathetically with multiple peoples and nations across the world, opening the door to plenty of opportunities across diverse professions. We are committed to preparing you to contribute globally in all areas of social, cultural, business, and political interaction. You will become a more productive and empathetic citizen of Utah, the USA, and the world.
The Department of World Languages & Cultures provides an in-depth look at multiple languages and cultures. If you are interested in expanding your worldview and knowledge of the diverse world you inhabit, then one of our 10 majors is a great fit for you! Within any of our majors, you'll further your understanding of other cultures, which in turn refines your critical thinking, writing, and communication skills across any language. You will have the opportunity to engage with literature, film, history, music, various aspects of popular media, and other arts to develop a comparative perspective on your own culture, language, values, history, and traditions. This inter-cultural understanding will help prepare you to engage intelligently and sympathetically with multiple peoples and nations across the world, opening the door to plenty of opportunities across diverse professions. We are committed to preparing you to contribute globally in all areas of social, cultural, business, and political interaction. You will become a more productive and empathetic citizen of Utah, the USA, and the world.
Learning Outcomes
- Develop cultural competency in a culture(s) of your choice.
- Gain broad knowledge and comprehension of the literature, history, geography, art, architecture, philosophy, religions, etc. of the region(s) in which a target language is spoken.
- Learn to apply critical analysis to cultural artifacts, particularly texts, in a chosen culture(s) and across cultures.
- Communicate knowledge effectively both in a chosen language(s) and one's own native language.
Plan & Prepare
At the U, we plan for our students to have an exceptional Educational Experience identified by four broad categories we call the Learning Framework: Community, Knowledge & Skills, Transformation, and Impact. This major map will help you envision, explore, design, and plan your personalized Exceptional Education Experience with the Learning Framework at the core. In addition to assisting you in planning your coursework and navigating the requirements of your major, this map will help you incorporate other kinds of experiences to expand your knowledge, support your development, and prepare you for the future you want.