More than 200 million people speak French in 55 countries and all 5 continents, and you should too!

Why Should you Choose To Learn French

1. Every day at home, 70,000 Texans, about 2 million US residents or citizens, and 200 million people world wide speak French: Join them!
2. Learning French opens the door to many countries in the world such as Canada, Belgium, Senegal, Cameroun, Belgium, etc..
3. Knowing French will make you more competitive in the job market in fields such as the Military, Aeronautics, Medicine, Teaching, Travel, business, trade, etc..
4. Become more competitive in the job market in Texas, the home of hundreds of French corporations
5. Experience the French Speaking World by enrolling in a Study Abroad Program
6. Speak one of the official languages of the UN, NATO, UNESCO and the founding language of DOCTORS WITHOUT BORDERS, the INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION OF FRANCOPHONIE, or the INTERNATIONAL RED CROSS
7. Speak one of the official languages of the EUROPEAN UNION
8. Promote French in the world

French at TCU

Students who take French at TCU have a broad variety of courses to choose from.  The department offers classes in language, linguistics, culture and literature.  Students develop their speaking skills in all courses.  Interactive exercises and activities are an essential part of all classes.  In addition to courses that develop all four skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing, more specialized courses such as Phonetics, Advanced Conversation, Intermediate Reading and Writing, Culture and Civilization, Linguistics, and Literature are offered on a regular basis.

In addition to coursework, the student of French at TCU has the opportunity to participate in a variety of on-campus activities that reinforce their knowledge and skills in French.  The student French club, Ensemble en Français, organizes events each semester such as playing la pétanque, preparing and sharing cuisine from Francophone countries, movies, and other activities.  In addition, students can practice their oral skills in an informal, weekly French conversation session Le Coin français, organized by department faculty. Other learning opportunities can be found in the Language and International House Living/Learning Community residence hall.  Finally, department faculty regularly lead TCU Summer Study abroad programs in France where students experience first hand life in France and study its language, history, and culture.

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