BA French at The Ohio State University

Learning French means learning to communicate in French in a variety of social and professional settings. Students learn about the culture, language, history, literature and media of the 35 French-speaking countries that make up the Francophone world. Students develop their language proficiency—listening, speaking, reading and writing skills—in interactive classroom settings, in our individualized instruction program, and in study abroad settings in France, Canada and Senegal. Offered at: Columbus.

Faculty: Arts and Sciences  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Columbus, OH, United States

What you will study

The French major consists of 12 credit hours of prerequisites and 30 credit hours of courses at the 3000 level and above. Students can choose to take courses on a variety of topics or to focus their studies on a particular area that matches their interests. If you are interested in using French in a professional context, consider pursuing a minor or second major in business, engineering, education, international studies, or pre-medicine and taking French courses such as Conversation, French and Francophone Cultures, French for the Professions, French for the Professions Internship, and Translation.

Career pathways

French is applicable in a variety of settings in the United States and abroad. Mastery of French allows students to consider careers in education, government, business, print and electronic media, scientific and medical research, and trade and tourism industries. Many employers are eager to hire graduates who are fluent in French because their businesses involve French speakers.

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