Develop intellectual curiosity, critical thinking skills, and appreciation of the humanistic context of international cultures through comprehensive and practical study of the French language. The French program at WSU not only provides a comprehensive and practical understanding and use of the French language but also develops intellectual curiosity, critical thinking skills, and an appreciation of the humanistic context of international, especially French-speaking, cultures. Our program includes language courses from beginning to advanced levels, as well as courses on French and Francophone literature, film, and culture, all taught by native or near-native French speakers.Students may choose from a B.A. in Foreign Languages with an emphasis in French in either the Language (non-teaching) Option or the Teaching Option. The Language Option includes a comprehensive language training complemented by courses in French and Francophone literature, film, and culture. The Teaching Option is intended for students wishing to teach French in the public-school system. Students may also choose to complete a professional second major in French. The focus of this degree is to provide students with linguistic and cultural skills necessary to work, collaborate or interact with French counterparts in a professional setting.The French program also offers three minor degrees: the French Language Minor, the French for Design & Merchandising Minor, and the French Area & Culture Studies Minor. The first minor focuses on the study of French language; the second is designed for students majoring in Apparel, Merchandising, Design & Textile (AMDT) and who wish to work in France or with French counterparts; the third one includes language at the 203 level; courses taught in English in French literature, film and culture.For any of these degrees, students are strongly encouraged to contact our academic advisor or any faculty mentor in our program.Students who have studied French in high school or elsewhere are advised to take our Online Placement Test. Depending on their score, they may be placed in a course higher than the entry-level course and be eligible for Advanced Placement Credits if they receive a “B” or better in their first French course at WSU.