Welcome | French Studies

Alumni Story

Why I Chose French Studies

French is more than just a language; it's actually a different way of viewing the world.

Bryce Coughlin | B.A. French, Anthropology
Director & Senior Counsel, Intellectual Property, Netflix

Welcome to the UA's French Department Website.

Here you will find information on degrees, course descriptions, faculty profiles, information about majoring and minoring in French, study abroad opportunities in France, extra-curricular activities, contact information, and more.

ABOUT US

We offer a BA and an MA in French
Award-winning teachers and advisors
A diverse French program, with courses in second language acquisition, francophonie, French literature, culture and language
One of the oldest and best-established study abroad programs in the University of Arizona (Paris)
World-renowned scholars in French and Francophone language, literatures and cultures

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