Embark on a journey to master the global language of art, culture, and diplomacy with Georgia Southern’s French major. Develop fluency in the French language while deepening your understanding of the rich cultural and historical contexts that have shaped this influential language.
Locations
- Statesboro Campus
- Online
Why Get your Bachelor of Arts in French at Georgia Southern?
Majoring in French at Georgia Southern gives you proficiency in the French language, plus, your studies will unlock a deeper understanding of literature, global cultures, politics and economies, fashion, tourism, and the arts.
Our program transcends traditional classroom learning, blending immersive language instruction with comprehensive cultural studies encompassing history, literature, art, and international relations. As a French major, you’ll develop crucial skills in communication, cultural analysis, and critical thinking, empowering you to engage meaningfully with the Francophone world.
Georgia Southern’s supportive environment, featuring study abroad opportunities, intimate class sizes, and expert faculty, provides the ideal setting for mastering one of the world’s most influential languages. This solid foundation is sure to prepare you for success in a wide range of career paths.
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What Can You Do With a Bachelor’s Degree in French?
Fluency in one of the most widely spoken and influential languages prepares you for careers in international business, diplomacy, education, and tourism.
With a French degree from Georgia Southern, you can pursue roles as an interpreter, foreign service officer, language analyst, or educator. You’ll also find opportunities in international relations, translation, and global marketing.
Our program’s comprehensive curriculum paves the way to sectors like media, hospitality, and cultural institutions, where your ability to navigate French language and culture becomes a valuable asset.
Where our graduates work:
- International Aid
- Education and Research
- Government
- Airline Industry
- Human Resources
- International Business
What our graduates do:
- Translator
- Interpreter
- Intelligence Analyst
- Educator
- Politics
- International Aid
- International Business
What You’ll Learn
As a French major at Georgia Southern University, you’ll gain a deep understanding of the French language, literature, and culture, preparing you to engage confidently with the French-speaking world.
Your studies will cover a range of linguistic skills—from everyday conversation to advanced writing—while exploring the historical, artistic, and social forces that shape French-speaking societies. Through courses in French history, literature, cinema, and business, you’ll develop a well-rounded proficiency that goes beyond mere language mastery.
You’ll also have the chance to study abroad, immersing yourself in French culture and allowing you to experience the language firsthand and apply your skills in real-world settings.
Study Abroad in France
France is a beautiful country with medieval cities, alpine villages and Mediterranean beaches. It’s renowned for its wines and sophisticated cuisine. It’s famed for fashion, art museums such as the Louvre, and iconic monuments such as the Eiffel Tower. Lascaux’s ancient cave drawings, the medieval abbey of Mont-Saint-Michel, and the splendor of the Palace of Versailles attest to France’s rich history and culture.
The destination city of the study abroad program in France regularly changes to allow for exploration of France through multiple study abroad experiences to expand your understanding of the French language and culture.
Foundational French Courses
- Elementary French I
Introduction to listening, speaking, reading, and writing in French with further study of the culture of French-speaking regions. - Elementary French II
Continued listening, speaking, reading, and writing in French with further study of the culture of French-speaking regions. - Accelerated Elementary French
An accelerated introduction to listening, speaking, reading, and writing in French and to the culture of French-speaking regions. Completes the elementary levels of French in one semester. - Intermediate French I
Building upon communication skills (understanding, speaking, reading, and writing French) and cultural understanding, developed at the elementary level. - Intermediate French II
Continued focus on communication skills and cultural understanding. - Accelerated Intermediate French
Accelerated intermediate French with continued work on listening, speaking, reading, and writing in French and the culture of French-speaking regions. Completes the intermediate levels of French in one semester. - Intermediate Conversation
A study of conversational techniques, integrating grammatical structures and appropriate vocabulary. Emphasis is given to practicing spoken French and to using audio programs to increase listening comprehension. Attention is also given to pronunciation and phonetics. - Senior Seminar
An all-inclusive communication skills course. This course focuses on the four basic skills: reading, listening, speaking and writing. It is designed to access and reinforce the skills the students have acquired as a French major. Required of all French majors.
Additional French Courses
Advanced Study
- Advanced French Conversation
An advanced study of spoken and written French, with emphasis on oral and written communication strategies, including the interpersonal and presentational modes, for communication in Francophone contexts. Attention is given to the grammatical structure of language. - Advanced French Composition
An advanced study of grammar, syntax, and vocabulary with refinement of writing skills through composition. - Advanced Grammar
This course will help students improve their accuracy in French through an intensive review of major grammatical structures. Students will practice all four skills (reading, writing, listening, and speaking) in a variety of contexts, such as narration in different time frames, description, supported opinion, argumentation, expressing wishes, and giving advice. Conducted in French. - French Phonetics and Phonology
This course will help students better their pronunciation and understanding of the French language through an in-depth analysis of sounds and the rules that govern French as it is spoken around the world today. Students will learn how sounds are produced, which sounds belong to the French language, and how spelling relates to pronunciation. Conducted in French.
Minor in French
A minor in French brings another facet to your education, empowering you to communicate intra-, inter- and trans-culturally. You’ll be able to adapt to different environments, be more sensitive to diversity and think more critically.
Take Action
Follow these steps to complete the Georgia Southern application:
- Create an application account.
- Complete our online application using the PIN you received after creating your application account.
- Once complete, pay the $30 application fee or upload a valid fee waiver. Previous Georgia Southern applicants and dual enrollment students do not need to pay the fee.
You can check your application status at My.GeorgiaSouthern.edu/admissions three days after completing your application. This page contains live information about your admission status, including a checklist of missing documents we need to make a decision.
Apply to the Master's program Transfer to Georgia SouthernThe following are suggestions to help students and advisors know which level of a FL course the student should register for initially (students should compare their abilities with the descriptions below and plan to sign up for the course that most closely matches their proficiency). Students should send an email to languages@georgiasouthern.edu to request an appointment for a placement interview and to obtain override authorization into the course.
Note that, because courses are sequenced, it is a huge advantage to students to take a FL class their very first semester or as soon as possible.
Choose…
- FL 1001: If you have no previous language-learning experience all the way to the ability to say and write a few words/phrases.
- FL 1002: If you can say and write simple sentences confidently in the present tense; can ask and answer simple questions; have an awareness of past-tense verbs.
- FL 2001: If you can speak and write in the present tense with relative ease, have an awareness of past-tense narration and can utilize some past-tense verbs accurately; can ask and answer questions related to daily life; can manage a simple conversation, albeit with difficulty.
- FL 2002: If you can speak in the present tense with ease and can successfully attempt some past-tense narration (tell a story in the past); can confidently ask and answer questions related to daily life; can conduct a simple conversation with relative ease.
- FL 3000 level: If you can narrate completely (beginning, middle, end) an experience in the past, although perhaps with grammatical errors and lexical gaps.
Note: You may place out of 1001, 1002, 1060, 2001, 2002, and/or 2060 courses and still get credit for them. If you have taken an offered language previously, you should attempt to take the course that best fits your current abilities—you do not need to and should not start in 1001, if you don’t need to. If you take a higher course and receive a C or better (must be a Georgia Southern course; cannot be an eCore or transfer course from another institution or AP/IB/CLEP credit), you may petition to get credit for the lower course(s) through Credit by Proficiency. For more information about the process click here and/or talk to the Department of World Languages and Cultures staff for more information.
- French Club
The goal of the French club is to promote French culture. It organizes meetings and varieties of cultural events throughout the year. Look for posting on campus and contact the Department of World Languages and Cultures for more information. - La Table Française
Students studying French meet regularly every semester to practice French in a casual setting and have fun! Look for postings on campus and check with French faculty for more information. - Internship
Georgia Southern University offers a competitive nine-month teaching internship in a secondary school in Saumur, France (the Loire Valley). - French Week at Georgia Southern
Celebrate the history, culture and contributions of the French community during the annual French Week, featuring a series of lectures, performances, meals and more. - Pi Delta Phi National French Honor Society, Zeta Rho Chapter
Pi Delta Phi, the National French Honor Society allows you to associate with the most motivated students of French.
The destination city for the study abroad program in France changes regularly, offering opportunities to explore various regions of the country. This allows students to experience multiple aspects of French language and culture through different study abroad experiences.
Cities You Can Experience:
- Bordeaux
- Lyon
- Rouen
- Tours
About the Rouen, France Study Abroad Experience
Study Abroad Curriculum
- Earn six credit hours in lower or upper-division courses.
- Complete a series of assignments, both oral and written.
- Participate in immersive language practice. Every weekday morning (Monday-Friday), spend four hours practicing your language skills in small groups with native speakers trained in teaching French to foreigners.
French Language Faculty
The French faculty at Georgia Southern are known for their personable approach and enthusiasm. They use varied instructional and assessment techniques to create an engaging learning environment.
Areas of Expertise:
The four faculty members offer diverse perspectives in areas such as:
- Contemporary culture
- Film
- Business
- Comparative literature
- Fantastic literature
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Contact Us
Department of World Languages and Cultures
P.O. Box 8081
Statesboro, GA 30460-8081
Phone: 912-478-5281
languages@georgiasouthern.edu
Dr. Olga Amarie
Professor
Interdisciplinary Academic Building #2074
Email: oamarie@georgiasouthern.edu
Phone: 912-478-1373