Majoring in a world language opens doors to a number of exciting careers and allows you to work and communicate with people from all over the world. French is an official language of the United Nations and an official or national language in more than 30 countries and territories spanning 5 continents, making it a truly global language. As one of the official languages of Canada and a heritage language in Louisiana and elsewhere in the U.S., French is also a local language in much of North America.
By majoring in Languages, Literatures and Cultures (BA) - French and Francophone Studies, you will gain a number of transferable skills that make you attractive to employers. These include excellent interpersonal and intercultural communication skills, the ability to understand and analyze different cultures and perspectives, flexibility in thinking and adaptability to new environments, collaborative work skills, and the ability to research and synthesize information from a variety of sources. French language skills are useful in careers in business, government and foreign relations. Majoring in a world language is also an excellent idea for students who would like to live and work in other countries.