French and Francophone Studies at USD develops students' cross-cultural understanding and communicative proficiency in French through the study of current French society and culture.
A humanistic, lively, modern language encountered not only in gastronomy, fashion and travel, but also in industry (from aerospace to biotechnology to electronics), the sciences, business and more, French is also one of the official languages of both the United Nations and the European Union.
French thinkers have traditionally been in the avant-garde of intellectual life, which makes a working knowledge of this language invaluable to scholars in all fields, just as it is indispensable for teachers, translators, writers and diplomats.
French is also the only language, alongside English, that is taught on every continent in the world.
Program
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Film Series
Série de Films Français
Each semester explores a curated selection of films around a common theme. Films are shown in French with English subtitles, followed by engaging discussions in English led by Professor Bénédicte Lopez.
Conversation Tables
Table de Conversation en Français
Come and practice your French with Professor Sophie Halvin and a group of your peers. Each session is limited to 12 students on a first-come, first-seated basis.
Faculty and Staff
Learn from French experts
The devastating fire that badly damaged the historic Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, France, left an emotional wound on millions of hearts of many around the world. The 850-year-old venue is, along with the Eiffel Tower, one of the most visited tourist sites in Paris. Michele Magnin, PhD, a longtime French Professor at the University of San Diego, gives her perspective on the Cathedral’s importance, history and her thoughts on the French’s desire to rebuild what was lost.
Study Abroad
At Home, Around the Globe
Participation in a study-abroad program is a special opportunity to have a deeply meaningful learning experience that complements the liberal arts education at USD. See the options that USD offers around the world.