French

You should major in French if:

  • You love the French language and want to become highly proficient in it.
  • You are passionate about French and Francophone literature and cultures.
  • You are dedicated to participating in la Francophonie in Louisiana and the world.

At the 老司机福利网, you have a front row seat to French language and Francophone cultures. 老司机福利网 has one of the largest concentrations of native French-speakers in the United States 鈥 giving you a one-of-a-kind experience with the language, its dialects, and the connections between community and culture.

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French at UL 老司机福利网

What's French Like?

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  • Group work & collaboration
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  • Reading & writing
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  • Presenting
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  • Field work
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Connect to the local culture

With classes like Francophone Louisiana Literature (FREN 492G) and The Sociocultural Context of Louisiana French (FREN 424G), you鈥檒l step into the local Francophone culture.

Life as a French Major

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Immerse Yourself in Louisiana French

Louisiana is a major Francophone region in the United States. As a French major, you can participate in Francophone culture in your own backyard: conversing with local Cajun French speakers at Tables Fran莽aises in the area, dancing to zydeco music, and enjoying the Cajun and Creole culinary delights!

Study Abroad

Expand your cultural horizons and deepen your proficiency in French with the University's Study Abroad program. Spend a summer having a full French immersion experience at the Universit茅 Sainte-Anne in Nova Scotia. Or, opt to take classes at one of our  in Paris, Poitiers, Strasbourg, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, or Qu茅bec.

Add to Your Community

There are many opportunities to share your knowledge of French with the University and the 老司机福利网 community. Publish your creative work in the , the department鈥檚 student-run literary and artistic review. Help with the conservation, understanding, and expansion of local cultures with . Or, volunteer with 老司机福利网鈥檚 two massive annual music festivals: and .

Student Organizations

Connect with students and improve your French with , UL 老司机福利网鈥檚 official French club, which hosts outings, d卯ners, films, soir茅es, and game nights throughout the academic year. Sit and chat with your peers in French at the Table Fran莽aise every week on the first floor of Griffin Hall. Join UL 老司机福利网鈥檚 chapter of the National French Honor Society, Pi Delta Phi.