French - Indiana University of Pennsylvania - Main Campus

French from Indiana University of Pennsylvania - Main Campus is a Campus Bachelor Language degree that prepares you for a Liberal Arts career. What You'll Do Mastering a foreign language is something like learning how to swim. Rather than float as a raft would on the unfamiliar ?water? of a foreign country, those who have studied the language can dive into the culture, be a part of it, and work within it. As a French major at Indiana University of Pennsylvania, you'll gain proficiency in all phases of the French language and explore the history, culture, and literature of French-speaking countries. French majors are encouraged to study overseas. Prospective employers will want to know about the types of experiences you have had abroad. Through IUP's study abroad center in Nancy, France, students can choose a full-year, single-semester, or six-week summer program. The University of Nancy is situated at the crossroads of Europe with easy access to Paris, Belgium, Luxembourg, Germany, and Switzerland. Along with study abroad trips, the IUP French Department also coordinates internships in Paris and other sites in France. The number of free electives in this major allows you to add a minor such as Spanish, Business Administration, Communications Media, Political Science, International Studies, Management, or Accounting. You might also choose courses in other areas such as German, Italian, History, Geography, Art, Dance, or Archaeology. What You'll Become The Bachelor of Arts degree in French prepares you for employment in government, librarianship, journalism, translation, foreign trade, the airlines, business, and tourism. In an increasingly global society, the ability to speak and read more than one language is a highly marketable skill. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of interpreters and translators is expected to grow 24 percent over the 2006-2016 decade, much faster than the average for all occupations. Areas that may help stir this increase are health care and homeland security. The report noted that global business markets may also expand the job prospects in this field. View more details on Indiana University of Pennsylvania - Main Campus . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Language courses.