BA in French in Evanston United States | Northwestern University

France's vibrant cultural heritage is globally celebrated, encompassing renowned poetry, painting, cinema, philosophy, fashion, and cuisine. However, French also serves as a key language in international politics, diplomacy, science, technology, business, and tourism. As an official language in 29 nations and an administrative/cultural tongue in 9 others, French ranks as the world's second most widely spoken language after English. Currently the sixth most common language globally with approximately 274 million speakers, this number is projected to double by 2025.

In addition to the aesthetic, intellectual, and enjoyable aspects of language learning, studying French provides access to diverse cultures spanning from the Caribbean to Southeast Asia, Quebec to Casablanca, Senegal to Switzerland. Numerous study abroad programs are available. At Northwestern University, students can explore courses (taught in both French and English) covering subjects from medieval epics to French New Wave films, from Derrida and Foucault's philosophies to modern African literature, and from the Haitian Revolution to 1960s revolutionary movements.