French Language

The following programs offer significant coursework and immersion opportunities for French Language. This is meant to highlight a variety of programs by region. Please note there are many other options available beyond what is listed. This is not a guaranteed list for credit transfer. Students must obtain department advisor approval for fulfilling degree requirements. Students must apply to both the provider through the links below, and to WWU Education Abroad

University Catalog Information: French BA, French Language w/Teaching Endorsement Option BA, French Minor can be found using the Course Description search feature. Note that these are not the only degree programs in their respective fields.

Advising Info, Scholarships & Additional Program Options

Advisor

Lindsey Smith

Assistant Professor, Mod and Class Lang - Lit Dept

Office: Miller Hall 215A

Research, Fellowships & Grants

Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship

For Pell Grant eligible students

Award amount: Grants averaging up to $3,000 for Summer, $5,000 for Semester/Quarter, $8,000 for Critical Language Study

Advising Info

Credits may be transferred towards a French major or minor if the courses are:

  • Taught entirely in French,
  • Sufficiently academic and deal with French language, linguistics, literature, or culture (at the discretion of the French advisor),
  • Graded A-F or S/U, but not pass/fail.

Majors must complete at least one 400 level course on campus.

After you decide on a program and the courses you will take abroad, you must complete the Departmental Academic Advising Esign Form with your academic advisor. The form must be completed before your program commences.   

Review Your Degree Works  

Web4U > Student > Student Records > Degree Works. Follow steps to see what you have completed, and what you still need for your degree plan. At least 50% of the credit hours required for the major/minor must be earned at Western.   

An official transcript from your program must be sent to Education Abroad for processing upon completion of your program.  

More Info  

Africa

Cameroon

Morocco

  • ISA - Meknes, Spring Semester, Summer Quarter, Fall Quarter

Reunion Island - France

Central America

Antilles

Europe

France

Switzerland