French

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 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. Four courses are required for the minor and is available to all students.

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 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
Introduction to French Literature
Francophone Cultures
French for Business

For complete course descriptions, please refer to the course catalog. Courses are listed in alphabetical order.

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