You will be able to read French literature, one of the richest in the world, in its original text. The Romance Language Department offers a variety of French courses with emphasis on language or literature. Each approach is designed to develop general competence in speaking and writing French and To give the Student a basic knowledge of the French people, their culture, and their history. Students majoring in French may also complete a concentration in Language and World Business . Students who major in French often become teachers, and the job market in foreign language education is now in a period of expansion.
Language teachers are in demand.
Many students study another language, such as Spanish, in order to be able to teach two languages. A knowledge of French will definitely give you an edge in the job market, in seeking jobs in government agencies, in library science, or in journalism, just to mention a few.