Awards & Honors
French
Immerse yourself in the language, literature, and cultures of France and the French-speaking world.
Your degree will position you to work in the United States and abroad, or to go on to graduate school.
Charles Édouard St-Georges
,Associate Professor, Chair, Department of Modern Languages
Melissa Huerta
,Associate Professor, Associate Chair, Department of Modern Languages,…
Liz Barringer-Smith
,Academic Program Coordinator, Modern Languages
What you’ll study as a French major
Our curriculum focuses on the skills necessary to master the French language, deep understanding of French culture, and myriad chances to complement your studies with interdisciplinary learning.
Learn the language
Go well beyond intermediate French, building upon four basic skills: aural comprehension, speaking, reading, and writing.
Explore the culture
Study French literature, cinema, and cultural values from family structure to symbolic behavior.
Broaden your expertise
Integrate your studies with other academic areas, such as international studies, politics and public affairs, and global commerce.
How a degree in French translates to more
See why French and Cinema double major Ellie Baird ’23 says she owes much of her successful career in cinema to her degree in French.
Jobs as a French major
Denison French majors have worked with Unilever, Fidelity Investments, McMaster-Carr, and Hallmark Media as customer development specialists, sales managers, software developers, financial representatives, and more. See where our grads have landed.
Career communities
French majors often join one or more of our career communities. Some common communities include Financial Services, Consulting, & Business and Nonprofit, Education, & Government.
Career Exploration
Through the Knowlton Center for Career Exploration and its training center, Denison Edge, career coaches help you prepare for the next step after college, and industry experts help you acquire specialized skills and certifications.
Beyond the Classroom
Internships
Explore career paths through an internship (or two!). Recently, Denison French interns have worked in public relations, sales and marketing, and operations.
Study Abroad
Study in your chosen region to enhance your language skills and cultural agility while building your career network. Conduct research during a semester abroad or complete a summer internship in another country.
Summer Scholars
Delve into independent research through our Summer Scholars program. All Summer Scholars receive a stipend and a housing allowance plus supplemental funds for research expenses.
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Awards & Honors
2021 President's Medalist: Fatimah AlZahraa Elghazawi
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