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French Study Abroad

Learn various aspects of the culture, traditions, and beliefs in a variety of countries, and integrate global awareness and cultural interaction capacities into your life. All our degree programs have numerous opportunities and more can be found in the Education Abroad Office.

French in France and Africa

Spring Quarter

Prepare for a life-changing experience abroad. This SU faculty-led program allows you to earn your French minor or work towards your French major in three different Francophone countries. Your studies will begin at the University of Rennes 2, Rennes, France, during first four weeks of the spring quarter. You will then travel to Morocco for a one-week study tour. You will continue for the remainder of the spring quarter in Senegal, where you will complete the program at the Gaston Berger University in St. Louis.

Questions?  Contact Malick Ndiaye or Victor Reinking.

Current Students: Find the application here.

Rennes, France (4 weeks)

Capital of the medieval duchy of Brittany, Rennes is known as one of the most vibrant and desirable cities for quality of life in France, with a unique architectural heritage and several major cultural sites (opera, theaters, symphony orchestras, the Parliament, museums, libraries, etc.). Rennes is ranked by l’Étudiant Magazine in the third position of 46 best cities for students in France.

In Rennes students will live with host families and take intensive courses on French culture, history, and language from SU professors as well as faculty at the University of Rennes center for French studies CIREFE. In addition to learning the language, students will immerse themselves in French culture, interact with other students from all over the world and participate in cultural activities around the city and in the region.

Study trip to Morocco (1 week)

At the conclusion of the program in Rennes, students will travel to Morocco to visit partner universities and important cultural sites in the cities of Rabat and Fez, and meet with Moroccan students, writers and artists.

St. Louis, Senegal (5 weeks in Senegal)

After their intensive training in France and the study trip to Morocco, students will continue their French language and Francophone cultural studies for 5 weeks in Senegal. The former colonial capital of French West Africa, St. Louis today is a vibrant island city and seaport near the mouth of the Senegal River. With its music festivals, art exhibits, and architecture, Saint-Louis combines natural beauty and a dynamic cultural life. Like Fez, St. Louis is listed as a UNESCO world heritage site.

In Senegal, students will explore the capital city of Dakar, before continuing to their studies at the Université Gaston-Berger in St. Louis. There, they will study Senegalese history, politics, literature, and religion, while continuing their training in French language. FIFAA partners with various organizations in Senegal to develop common projects in culture, environment, and education.

French

Requirements

In order to receive full credit for courses in a language they must be taken in the numerical sequence (1150 through 2350) . A previous course cannot be repeated to improve a grade once a higher course in the sequence is in progress or has been completed. Please review degree requirements and course descriptions in the campus catalog here.

*All students must take at least 20 credits at Seattle University in order to obtain a minor.

Major Requirements

To earn a Major in French, students must complete 55 credits in French:

FREN 1350 French Language III (5 credits)

FREN 2150 French Language IV (5 credits)

FREN 2250 French Language V (5 credits)

FREN 2350 French Language VI (5 credits)

FREN 2150 French Language IV (5 credits)

FREN 2250 French Language V (5 credits)

FREN 2350 French Language VI (5 credits)

FREN 3000 Study Abroad Elective (25 credits)

FREN 4000 Electives (15 credits)

The Major in French requires a learning program in a French-speaking country. An acceptable study abroad program will normally encompass a minimum of 25 quarter credits or 15 semester credits of course work in French.

*All students must take at least 20 credits at Seattle University in order to obtain a minor.

Minor Requirements

To earn a Minor in French, students must complete 35 credits in French.

FREN 1350 French Language III (5 credits)

FREN 2150 French Language IV (5 credits)

FREN 2250 French Language V (5 credits)

FREN 2350 French Language VI (5 credits)

FREN 3000 Study abroad elective (15 credits)

The Minor in French requires a learning program in a French speaking country for the equivalent of 15 quarter credits.

 *All students must take at least 20 credits at Seattle University in order to obtain a minor.

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French Beyond SU

Double Major Degree

Combine French with another major to strengthen your academic profile.

Teaching Assistant Program in France (TAPIF)

After graduating from SU, French Majors can choose to spend an additional year in France working as an English Teaching Assistant at a French school.

Fulbright Grant

The Fulbright Foreign Language Teaching Assistantship offers many SU graduates the opportunity to live and work in a French or Francophone country for one year.

Future Careers

SU graduates with a French major may find volunteer and career opportunities in many different areas, including Peace Corps, NGOs, non-profit organizations, the US foreign-service, global businesses and many others. You could find yourself working in Europe, Africa, or the Caribbean!

Apply For Your Major/Minor

Formal application through our department is required for all of our majors and minors. Current students will find those forms here.