French Language Program

Good Reasons to Study French:

  • Research shows that learning a foreign language develops areas of the brain that improve memory and reasoning in other subjects.
  • Many other disciplines use words that come from French. Knowing French can improve your general English vocabulary.
  • French is spoken by more than 125 million people around the world - in France, Belgium, Luxembourg, Switzerland, Canada, 18 countries in Africa, and in various regions on every continent.
  • French is useful to a variety of careers in a global market.
  • Top Ten Reasons to Learn French!

Learning Options at UW-L and abroad: UW-L offers three distinct degree programs in French and a comprehensive minor. All include advanced language, civilization and literature courses.

  • B.A. in French: 30 credits in French at the 300-400 level
  • B.A. in French with Business Concentration: 30 credits in French at the 300-400 level, plus 24 credits in general and international business courses.
  • B.S. in Secondary Education with a French major: 30 credits in French at the 300-400 level, plus 36 credits in courses leading to certification and completion of student teaching or an internship.
  • French Minor: 18 credits in French at the 300-400 level.
  • French Studies Certificate: 18 credits at the 200-300 level.

Checklist for Majors
Checklist for Minors
French Studies Certificate
French Major Business Concentration

French Writing Manual includes correction symbols

Students can participate in a number of exchange programs and internships abroad.

  • Université de Caen (summer only)
  • Université de Nancy 2 (semester or academic year)
  • International Student Exchange Program
  • International Internships in Epinal, France, La Crosse's sister city.