French Studies, Minor
When you study French at USF, you start a conversation with more than 300 million French speakers around the globe. Come explore a rich history of art, film, philosophy, and literature. Come study abroad. Gain the linguistic and cultural skills you need to pursue graduate school, careers, or volunteer work in a range of countries. Come to USF and learn to be a citizen of the world.
Why minor in French?
The French language complements any major. It opens a new door of communication. It enables you to study abroad. And it gives you a solid skill to add to your resume in pursuit of a job as a translator, interpreter, editor, proofreader, flight attendant, tour guide, or ambassador. Students with majors in international studies, sociology, environmental studies, English, finance, and many others have found a second home in our program.
Jana Deguzman ’17
Freelance Content Creator
Go Beyond the Surface Level
I took my first French class in my first semester at USF and absolutely fell in love. I wanted to take my French education beyond just conversational knowledge and learn more about the culture, the media, the way French is used in other countries and cultures besides France.”
Jana Deguzman ’17
Freelance Content Creator
Study Abroad
French minors are strongly encouraged to spend a semester or a junior year in a French-speaking country. Learn more about these USF-sponsored programs.
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French Studies, Minor
Kalmanovitz Hall 328
San Francisco, CA 94117-1080