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French & Francophone Studies

Prepare to communicate and connect in the multicultural and multilingual world we share. Master the basics of grammar and conversation, then move on to advanced classes in language, literature, and culture.

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Degree Level
Bachelor of Arts
Delivery
In Person
Time to Degree
8 Semesters
Credit Hours
130 Total, 33 in Major
Careers
Language, Postsecondary, Teachers, Interpreters, Translators
French & Francophone Studies students at EIU

Why Study French & Francophone Studies at EIU?

  • Learn through hands-on, project-based coursework
  • Work closely with faculty in small class settings
  • Prepare for a wide range of careers across almost every industry
"I didn't expect to get real experience this early, but by my sophomore year I was already working on projects that felt like actual marketing work. It made me feel confident that I'm ready for what comes next."
Alex Wilcoxon
Marketing | Junior
Alex Wilcoxon, Marketing at EIU

Hands-On Experience

  • Project-based coursework
  • Collaborative learning experiences
  • Opportunities for internships and applied work
Hands-On Experience, French & Francophone Studies students at EIU

What You'll Learn

Get ready for an international career, graduate school, or just traveling the world! Further strengthen your grammar skills in Advanced French Expression. Learn about the peoples and their cultures who speak French in our French and Francophone Culture class. All of our courses give students the opportunity to interact with authentic examples of French and francophone media, short stories, novels, films, and music.

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$77,010
Median Salary 4 Years After Graduation

Career Outcomes

  • Foreign Language & Literature…
  • Secondary School Teachers
  • Interpreters & Translators

Career Insights

Job Outlook Average Outlook
Preparation Needed Considerable (4/5)
Personality Fit Social

Connect With Us

Christiane Eydt-Beebe
Associate Professor of German & Associate Chair of the School of English and World Languages
ckeydt@eiu.edu
1159 Coleman Hall
217-581-5562
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Jessica Tindira
Senior Instructor of French & Interim Director of Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies
jltindira@eiu.edu
1351
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Billy Panther
Head of Panther Pride
Old Main
217-581-2223
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