French

French

Program Overview

The French program at Spelman College engages students in interdisciplinary explorations of the French language and Francophone cultures of the world.   Through the study of French, students discover cultural, historical, political, and social implications of the French language from a variety of perspectives.  In addition to these discoveries, students are also introduced to real-world applications of the French language to fields such as health care, business, the law, international relations, and diplomacy.



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Why Study French?

French is a global language that is spoken by over 300 million people on five continents.  Students who choose to study French gain cultural and professional advantages in a variety of fields.  By 2050, the largest number of French speakers in the world is predicted to reside in Africa.