French Studies - Lake Superior State University

French Studies from Lake Superior State University is a Campus Bachelor Language degree that prepares you for a Liberal Arts career. Program Description: The program of French Studies offers students the possibility to acquire not only a comprehensive knowledge of modern spoken and written French, but also the possibility to participate in a rich experience designed to enhance their intellectual formation and to qualify them for an increasing number of professions at home and abroad. One semester of directed academic and cultural immersion in a French-speaking university completes the normal cycle of studies for a bachelor of arts in French Studies . Coupled with another major, the major in French Studies becomes a valuable asset for careers in Nursing, Criminal Justice, Teaching, and International Business, as well as a highly valued component for majors in Spanish, English History, and the Arts. Career Descriptions: Elementary or Secondary Teacher ? Teaches French from elementary to university level in the U.S. and Canada, as well as England and the former British empire. There is an increasing demand in the francophone world for teachers of English with knowledge of French. International Business ? Works in international business ventures, mergers, etc. France alone counts for over 1200 companies with subsidiaries in the U.S. and is presently the largest recipient of U.S. investments. French-speaking Canada, a member of NAFTA, is the United States' most important export market. Communication ? Uses French language in global information networks. French is the second language of the Internet. Translates from French to English and English to French in areas of science, technology, electronics and literature. Travel and Tourism ? Works in airlines, travel agencies, hotels, restaurants, museums and historic sites. After the U.S., France is the second-most visited tourist destination in the world and is known as the language of cuisine, fashion, personal care products, architecture, theater, arts and dance. View more details on Lake Superior State University . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Language courses.