Minor code OR5221
College of Arts and Sciences
Modern Languages Department
Gordy Hall 283
Athens, OH 45701
Phone: 740.593.2765
Fax: 740.593.0729
modern.languages@ohio.edu
http://www.ohio.edu/modlang
Ben Parrot, contact person
parrot@ohio.edu
Program Overview
The French minor allows students to enrich their major program with language skills and cultural understanding. Minors elect five courses at the 3000 or 4000 level on literature, culture, linguistics, film and/or art, which offer rich content and sharpen analytic and critical thinking skills. Frequent writing assignments and speaking activities reinforce clarity of thought and expression, and small classes offer individual attention and encourage dialog, collaboration, and openness. Many minors participate in one of our study abroad programs.
Admissions Information
Freshman/First-Year Admission
No requirements beyond University admission requirements.
Change of Program Policy
No selective or limited admission requirements.
External Transfer Admission
No requirements beyond University admission requirements.
Opportunities Upon Graduation
Many job listings include foreign language proficiency as a desirable or necessary tool. In addition, a minor in French helps students acquire other types of abilities leading to success in the job market: communication skills, analytical skills, interpersonal skills, a capacity for problem solving, and the ability to learn quickly.
Common major disciplines of students minoring in French include journalism, political science, education, sociology, or business. These students find employment in print or broadcast media, government, teaching, social services, or industry because they possess career-specific skills in addition to general knowledge and language proficiency.
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