The French faculty offer diverse courses on the French language and francophone literature and culture. Courses range from elementary level to topics courses, and students can choose from several major and minor programs. Major programs include French Studies, which focuses on language and culture integrating topics from around the francophone world; French/European Studies, which is an interdisciplinary program integrating French courses, as well as area studies courses from other AU departments; and Foreign Language and Communication, which is an interdisciplinary program incorporating courses in both LFS and the School of Communication. Minor programs include both French Language and French/European Studies. Additionally, the department offers translation certificates that can be incorporated in our majors, or be taken separately.
French Programs
French BA Programs:
BA in French Studies
BA in Language & Area Studies: French/Europe
BA in Foreign Language & Communication Media: French Track
French Minors:
Minor in French Language
Minor in Language & Area Studies: French/Europe
Certificates:
Undergraduate Translation Certificate in French
Graduate Translation Certificate in French
French Course Offerings
Recent French course offerings include:
- Etudes du Roman Québécois
- Le Français Commercial
- La Nouvelle Francophonie
- Paris et l’Identité Française
- Paris dans la Littérature Française
Please see AU Registrar for current offerings.
For More Information
For general program info, please contact:
Danièle Rodamar, 202-885-2389, rodamar@american.edu.
See also AU Abroad.




