French

The program for French majors and minors aims at developing the following major objectives: (a) an advanced degree of proficiency in the language, (b) a sound understanding of French and francophone culture, and (c) a basic knowledge of French and francophone literature with emphasis on the study of its masterpieces.

A semester abroad is fully integrated into the major so that all students have an authentic experience and immerse themselves in the language for an extended period of time.Â

Proficiency in French is useful for students planning careers in education, international business, foreign service, research and technology, and the fine and performing arts.Â Recent alumni have found employment in banking, international business, teaching, and the arts.Â Most of our alumni eventually pursue professional or graduate studies, particularly in law, medicine or public health, French literature and linguistics, international business, education, and international studies (international development, diplomacy, peace studies etc.)

Students may earn credit in French at Birmingham-Southern through the Advanced Placement or International Baccalaureate programs. A score of four or more on either the grammar or the literature AP examination or a score of five or more on the IB examination will satisfy the general education requirement in foreign language at the College and will also earn credit for the student in the appropriate language course.

For more information, including a course listing, please visit the Disciplinary Major/Minor section of the most recent issue of the Birmingham-Southern College Catalog.