BA in French in Chestnut Hill United States | Boston College

A French Studies major develops advanced French language skills, enabling students to deeply engage with literary and cultural works created through this language. After establishing strong linguistic foundations in the language program, majors apply their skills to diverse French texts. This program cultivates students' capacity to critically examine texts and contexts, while developing their ability to formulate, express, and support original arguments.

Boston College provides degree options in French, Hispanic Studies, and Italian at both major and minor levels.

The program thoroughly prepares students for careers in education or advanced academic pursuits, as well as various professional fields including law, healthcare, translation, publishing, and global commerce. For information about the many career opportunities where bilingualism and cultural knowledge provide essential advantages, visit our Foreign Language Careers section. This resource also includes links to scientific studies demonstrating how second language acquisition enhances cognitive abilities and creative thinking.