American Association of Teachers of French

French Connection

Why Study French?

• For students interested in International Relations, many of the world's international organizations operate in French speaking cities. United Nations, WTO, Red Cross (Geneva), UNESCO (Paris)
• For students interested in European Studies, the European Union's main offices are located in Brussels and the European Parliament is in Strasbourg, France.
• Today, the majority of French speaking people live outside of France, from Dakar to Montreal, making French one of the most common second languages after English.
• As in all programs offered by the Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures, French majors and minors will have the opportunity to attend small size classes and meet with their instructors on a regular basis. Since we get to know you so well, when the time is right to move to graduate school or to look for a job, we'll be there to provide the necessary letters of recommendations.
• For students interested in History, Philosophy, Political Science, Psychology, and Art History, many of the greatest thinkers are to be found in the French tradition.
• Students who study French at UAH can join the extended French and Francophone local community at cultural events, film screenings, conversation hour, and gastronomic adventures!!
• Former French majors and minors have gone on to Dental School, Medical School, Law School, Advanced Degrees in Education, and Graduate School in Humanities and Sciences. Many of them attribute their competitive edge to proficiency in a second language and exposure to other cultures.
• French majors and minors are eligible for a variety of academic awards and prizes.