Minor in French

French
Curriculum & Requirements
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About

The French Minor will no longer be offered after Spring 2024 quarter. If you are interested in this minor, please contact Dr. Florian Preisig – fpreisig@ewu.edu

French is the second most frequently taught language in the world, after English, and the second language of the Internet. It is also the only language other than English spoken on five continents and an official language in 33 countries around the world.

In our French minor, you’ll study the language and learn how to read, write and speak French.

Why Study French at Eastern?

We are committed to excellence and student success.

Study Abroad

Spend a summer studying in Nice, France.

Build Your Resumé

Being able to read, write and speak a second language will boost your hiring potential.

Affordable Education

You don't have to sacrifice quality to get an education you can afford.

Careers in French

Earning a minor in French from Eastern Washington University leads to many career opportunities:

Ambassador

Conference Interpreter

Flight Attendant

Tour Guide

Translator

Alumni Stories

Natalie Steele ’06, ’22
BA French, MEd in Secondary Education – French

Kaitlyn Kaluza
Running Start Student from 2018-2020

What You'll Learn

The following information comes from the official EWU catalog, which outlines all degree requirements and serves as the guide to earning a degree. Courses are designed to provide a well-rounded and versatile degree, covering a wide range of subject areas.

French Minor

Grade Requirements: the minimum cumulative GPA for this program is ≥2.7.

Required Courses
FREN 201SECOND-YEAR FRENCH LANGUAGE AND CULTURE I5
FREN 202SECOND-YEAR FRENCH LANGUAGE AND CULTURE II5
FREN 203SECOND YEAR FRENCH III5
Required Electives–choose upper-division FREN2
Total Credits17