French

A Concentration and a Minor

French is one of the official languages of the United Nations and is spoken by over 200 million people throughout the world.

The French concentration and minor offers an advanced level of proficiency in the language, as well as a strong understanding of the cultures of France and French-speaking societies.  The french concentration is six courses or 18 credits and complements either a concentration in the College of Business or a major in the College of Arts and Science.  Four courses are required for the minor.

Studying French at Bryant

The ability to speak another language not only opens doors when visiting or working in French-speaking countries, but it also offers cultural insights that can expand personal perspectives.  French is the language of government, law, management, and business in many regions of the international community.

In addition to language proficiency, the French minor offers insights into the cultural and artistic contributions of France and French-speaking countries in Europe, Africa, Asia, Canada, and the Caribbean.

Courses

Students in the French concentration must complete the following concentration requirements:

• Reading and Writing
• Conversation and Composition
• One (1) 400-level Advanced French course
• Three additional courses (9 credits). One may be at the 200 level and at least two must be at the 300 and 400 levels.
• Nine credits must be earned at Bryant University

Students in the French minor must complete the following minor requirements: 

• Reading and Writing
• One (1) 400 level advanced French course
• Two (2) additional French courses - one (1)  may be at the 200 level and at least one (1) at the 300 or 400 level 
• Six credits must be earned at Bryant University

French Advanced Level Course Offerings

• French Internship
• Conversation and Composition
• Survey of French Literature
• Francophone Cultures
• French Theatre and Culture
• French Literature and Cinematic Adaptation
• French for Business

For complete course descriptions, please refer to the course catalog.

Opportunities After Graduation

The language and cultural knowledge students gain from the French minor is beneficial to a number of professional fields, including:

• Translating
• Management
• Marketing
• Research
• Teaching
• Human Services
• Business
• Community Development
  

For more information

To learn more about the French minor, please contact:

Tony Houston, PhD
Associate Professor and Romance Language Coordinator
Department of Modern Languages
thouston@bryant.edu