World Languages and Cultures - French Studies

Overview

French is the only other language besides English that’s spoken on all continents. French is truly a global language. That’s why French is the second most frequently taught language in the world after English. French is also one of the two official languages of the United Nations, the European Union, and Nato.Why Learn French at Georgia Southern?

• French is spoken on all continents and by more than 300 million people in 43 countries.
• French is a primary language for international relations, including the United Nations, UNESCO, NATO, the European Union, the International Olympic Committee, international courts, and the International Red Cross.
• French is predicted to become the first language in the world by 2050 due to the growth of French-speaking countries in Africa.
• French is a primary world language of cuisine, fashion, science, literature, history, personal care products, architecture, theatre, arts, and dance.
• As one of the world’s largest economies and a leading destination for foreign investment, France is a key economic partner to the US in industries such as retail, automotive, luxury goods, aeronautics, and more.
• French is useful when traveling to Belgium, Switzerland, Canada, Monaco, several African nations, the Seychelles and, of course, France!
• Oh là là ! French is widely considered one of the sexiest languages in the world.

What Can You Do With a Major in French from Georgia Southern University?

French speakers are in high demand in the Western world. If you have achieved fluency or professional working proficiency in French, you will have a leg up in the job market for many different positions such as:

• Travel and Tourism: Airline Services, Booking and Reservations, Cruise Lines Services, Ecotourism, Management, Translation/interpretation, Travel Services/guidance, Flight Attendant, Hotel Employee, Tour Guide, Tourist Office
• Interpretation/Translation: Business, Conference, Escort/Guide, Interpretation (Simultaneous and Consecutive), Judiciary (Court), Translation (Legal, Literary, Localization, Machine, Medical, Technical)
• Gastronomy/Culinary Arts
• Education: Administration, Historian, International Houses or Cultural Centers, International Student Services, K-12 French Teacher, Linguistics, Student Affairs, Study Abroad Programs, Tutor, University Professor
• Service: Churches, Civil Service, Counseling, Health Services, Hospitals, Library Science, Mission Work, Nonprofit or Public Interest Law, Social Work
• Government and Military: Civil Service, Customs, Diplomacy, Foreign Service, Immigration/Naturalization, Intelligence, Journalism/Broadcasting, Language Analysis, Law Enforcement, Linguistics, Security and Protection, Translation/Interpretation
• Business: Customer Service, International Sales, Logistics (import/export), Marketing for Foreign Markets
• Industry and Commerce: Administrative Management, Advertising and Marketing, Aerospace, Banking/Finance, Car Resources, Computer and Software, Consulting, Customer Services, Engineering/Technical, Human Software Transportation, Importing/Exporting, Law, Logistics, Manufacturing, Operations, Research, Sales, Translation/Interpretation
• Sciences: research in the fields of energy (nuclear), cosmetics, medicine, and bio-pharmacy are particularly in high demand
• Art, Media and Entertainment: Advertising and Marketing, Animation, Art History, Fashion, Film Making, Graphic Design, Jewelry, Journalism/Broadcasting (TV, Radio, Internet), Museum Work, Photography, Publishing/Editing, Public Relations, Translation/Interpretation, Writing and Copy Editing
• Sports: Consulting, Management, Training
• Environmental Firms