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French Major

4 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

Ohio Wesleyan University

Program Overview

The French program at Ohio Wesleyan University trains students to understand, read, write, and speak the French language; appreciate the language's role and place throughout the world; analyze and interpret cultural documents with rigor and precision; pursue meaningful educational and professional opportunities throughout the French-speaking world; and communicate effectively across cultures and differences.The French program at OWU excels in both French-language and cultural training. Language and culture are taught in tandem at beginning, intermediate, and upper levels alike. Furthermore, the French studies program works closely and personally with students to design personalized and guided experiences throughout the French-speaking world.Every student in French at OWU can pursue OWU Connection experiences combining their interest in the French-speaking world and with another major by the fifth semester of language and cultural study.

Program Key Stats

$49962



52 %

Eligibility Criteria

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Additional Information & Requirements

A minimum of nine courses ( 0.7 credits each) above the FREN 111 level. No more than two courses numbered below FREN 300 may be counted toward the major. Up to three courses may be transferred from an approved, semester-long study abroad program and up to two courses from an approved summer program abroad. Normally, no more than one independent study or directed readings (FREN 490, FREN 491) may be applied to the major. Only in exceptional cases, and with departmental approval, may a student take fewer than 6 courses in residence (at Ohio Wesleyan).

Career Options

  • Translator
  • Publishing (editor) Tour guide
  • Flight attendant
  • Canadian government
  • ESL teacher
  • NGO staff
  • Working for any French speaking company

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