The French Program at UGA

In addition to French language courses, we offer a wide variety of classes that address global Francophonie, or French-speaking regions around the world.  With excellent language skills and training in literature, media, culture, history, and politics, our French and French Studies majors graduate well-equipped to enter a variety of professional schools and careers. 

Visit the French American Chamber of Commerce of Atlanta to learn more about the thriving partnership between France and Georgia! Atlanta is also home to outposts of the Consulate General of France and the French cultural and educational institution Villa Albertine.

AB REQUIREMENTS, FRENCH AND FRENCH STUDIES OPTIONS

Study Abroad

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Since its founding in 2004, hundreds of students have participated in the Summer session in Montpellier. You can find more information here, and the application is on OGE's StudyAway Portal. Applications will be accepted from qualified students until the program fills.

Contact program director Dr. Debbie Bell with any questions at france@uga.edu or visit her in 312 Gilbert Hall.

Students of French may also wish to consider the academic year or semester exchange program at the Université Jean Moulin, Lyon 3 and the semester or summer program at the Institute for American Universities (IAU) Aix-en-Provence in France. Semester or academic year exchange opportunities are available in Quebec, Canada through the National Student Exchange program, and in summer through UNG's French in Quebec at Laval University.  Ask your instructors about additional immersion, internship, and work opportunities in Francophone countries.

There are many French-specific scholarships and study abroad funds available to UGA undergraduates for immersion in France and Francophone countries. Pell Grant recipients can also apply for the Gilman International Scholars Award and Honors students can receive generous funding through the Honors College. Learn more about funding your immersive language experience abroad.

Courses

Put your French to use from the very first semester, with project and task-based instruction centered on communicative proficiency and cultural competence in the real world. 

Hands-on learning

Students of French at UGA have many opportunities to converse socially, meet one-on-one with graduate student tutors, publish, and conduct collaborative research with faculty mentors. 

pi delta phi National French Honor society

Apply for membership in Pi Delta Phi

STUDENT STORIES And Careers

Degrees in French

Deciding between a French minor and a French major? Our major (French or French Studies track) is now just 24 credit hours, so it is easier to pair with a wide range of other majors! Questions: contact Kate Daley-Bailey at rladv@uga.edu.

             Add an AB or a Minor              

Students who want to professionalize and have room for curiosity and growth during college can choose a Romance language major + an applied field. You do have room in your schedule to become fluent in French, and have a great career.

Learn What You Can Do With a Degree

Questions? Learn more:

Advisor: Kate Daley-Bailey
rladv@uga.edu

Office: 242A Gilbert Hall
Phone Number: 706-542-5779