BA in French in Spokane United States | Gonzaga University

The Department of Modern Languages and Literature aims to equip students for global citizenship, instilling the responsibility, compassion, cultural awareness, and dedication to equity that embody Jesuit values. Our academic programs pursue three key objectives: enabling students to confidently use languages in practical settings, cultivating analytical and critical thinking skills through diverse cultural studies, and nurturing intercultural understanding to build bridges across communities. In today's professional landscape, education isn't just about subject matter - it's about shaping future career trajectories. We provide a Bachelor of Arts in French along with a French minor program, blending language acquisition with practical skills for modern workplaces. French majors will develop competencies to: Speak French at ACTFL's Intermediate High level, Understand spoken French at Advanced Low proficiency, Write in French at Intermediate High standards, and Read French texts at Advanced Low capacity.