French Minor

As the language of diplomacy from the 17th until the mid-20th century, French has played a significant role on the world stage. Today it remains the lingua franca of many Western and African countries and is the official language in close to thirty countries. During your French studies at Gordon and semester-long study abroad, you will become proficient in the French language and encounter both past and present members of the global francophone community.At Gordon, you can take courses in linguistics alongside your French studies. An understanding of how language works is valuable to the study of any language and will enable you to learn at a deeper level. Gordon's proximity to Canada means that you can immerse yourself in the French language without having to book a flight---weekend excursions to the historic cities of Montr al or Qu bec are not out of reach.