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French & Francophone Studies

Prepare to connect in the multicultural, multilingual world we share. Master French grammar and conversation, then explore francophone media, literature, film and music in small classes with close faculty attention.

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Degree Level
Bachelor of Arts
Delivery
In Person
Time to Degree
8 Semesters
Credit Hours
120 Total, 33 in Major
Careers
Ethnic,, Postsecondary, Language, Teachers
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

French & Francophone Studies prepares you to communicate and connect in a multicultural and multilingual world. It fits students who enjoy languages, other cultures and the arts and who are heading toward an international career, graduate school or a life of travel.

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$77,010
Median Salary 4 Years After Graduation

Career Outcomes

  • Area, Ethnic, & Cultural Studies…
  • Foreign Language & Literature…
  • Secondary School Teachers
  • Interpreters & Translators

Career Insights

Job Outlook Average Outlook
Preparation Needed Extensive (5/5)
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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