French
Today, French is spoken on every continent on earth—and locally, right here in Bloomington-Normal. Designated a critical language by the Department of Defense, French also functions as a working language of many major international organizations such as the United Nations, the Red Cross, the European Court of Justice, and the International Olympic Committee.
Studying French opens doors to careers in government, public service, tourism, hospitality, health services, business, law, technology, fashion, communication, and education. Studying French improves your written and spoken communication (even in English!), equips you to succeed in a global workforce, and encourages a broader perspective on what it means to be human.
French News
French and Spanish alum finds career in the Navy
An update from Anthony Pyanoe, M.A. '04 from Languages, Literatures, and Cultures with a focus on Spanish and French.French and Russian studies at Illinois State opened doors for alum
An update from Amber Landis '93, who graduated from Languages, Literatures, and Cultures with a bachelor's degree in French and a minor in Russian:
French undergrad students recognized at ceremony
Five Languages, Literatures, and Cultures French students received recognitions or scholarships at this year's undergraduate awards ceremony .French Alumni
"The process of learning a foreign language educated me beyond grammar and linguistics. It has encouraged me to move out of my comfort zone, view the world from different perspectives and communicate while traveling abroad."
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Addie CaDavid '12
French minor and international volunteer
Interdisciplinary programs
Students can also participate in the several interdisciplinary programs at Illinois State: