French
A thorough knowledge of French language and Francophone cultures can be an asset in our increasingly global society. GW’s French program seeks to promote an understanding of different cultures as profoundly interconnected through courses focused on literature, film, visual arts, music, history, theater, popular culture and creative writing. Students may choose from a Bachelor of Arts and minor in French.
GW and Washington, D.C., are ideal locations for learning about French and Francophone cultures. From French film screenings to concerts and plays at the French Embassy and presentations on French art at the Smithsonian, opportunities abound. Alumni of GW’s French program have applied their skills to careers in journalism, education, politics, publishing, law and business.
Programs
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Interested in working with the French program in the Romance, German and Slavic Languages and Literatures Department? Browse open positions for details.
"Being a French major has given me a unique appreciation for the value of literature as both beautiful art and as a tool for understanding French society at a given time period. Never did I think I'd be able to learn about the social critiques of French society from 17th century fairy tales or how comedy in the Middle Ages reflected values about hierarchy and knighthood."
Madeleine Pye
BA '19, French and International Affairs
