Bachelor of Arts [B.A] [French] From Cornell College

Our curriculum emphasizes the deep connection between language and culture; at Cornell, the study of French is framed within cultural, historical and geographical contexts so that students develop intercultural competence and are prepared to engage directly with Francophone communities around the world.

French proficiency can open doors in fields such as journalism and media, translation and interpretation, hotel management, diplomacy, international market analysis, health care, tourism, customer service and education. France is the second largest investor in the US and is Europe?s second largest market.

There are many job opportunities in international organizations for French speakers and bilingual candidates have an edge in the job market for US companies who do business on a global scale. Non-profit companies who work for humanitarian purposes are located throughout the Francophone world. ?Skills in oral and written communication, analysis, knowledge of different cultures and the ability to adapt to new cultural environments prepare our graduates for a variety of career paths and further graduate study.