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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

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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 activitiescontact 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

Looking for information on Italian Studies?  Please visit their program site at italian.arizona.edu

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Meet Remy

Learning languages opens doors to a bigger world for Remy. Majoring in French, Arabic and political science, she’s a global go-getter with the skills for a career abroad.


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May 17, 2023

Congratulations are in order for the graduating Michel Deguy French Class of 2023! Read more here about why Deguy was chosen. 

Students, parents, and faculty were invited to the…

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March 17, 2023

Looking for courses to finalize your Fall 2023 schedule? Consider taking a French course! We have many exciting and interesting options available that could count, not only towards your GenEd requirements, but also towards a French minor or major…

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March 17, 2023

Please help us congratulate Dr. Beatrice Dupuy who is the recipient of the Graduate Interdisciplinary Programs Honored Faculty Award. Dr. Dupuy received the award because of her incredible dedication, time, and service to S.L.A.T. (Second…

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B.A.
French
2012
B.A.
Political Science
2012
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B.A.
French
2000
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M.A.
French
2018