Study Abroad Programs: French Studies
French Studies is an exciting field of study that encompasses the language, culture, and history of France. Studying abroad in France allows students to fully immerse themselves in the language and culture while gaining a deeper understanding of the country's rich history. Programs in this field typically offer a wide range of courses, from language and literature to art history and political science.
In terms of instructional program classification, French Studies falls under the Humanities category and is further classified as a Modern Languages and Literatures program. This means that students can expect to engage with the language and literature of France, as well as explore the cultural and historical significance of French language and literature. French Studies programs typically offer a variety of courses, including language instruction, literature, culture, and history. Students can expect to gain a comprehensive understanding of the language and culture of France, as well as develop strong communication skills in French. Reviews of French Studies study abroad programs often highlight the immersive nature of the programs, as well as the opportunities for cultural exploration and language development.
French Studies - Featured Programs
Available for study abroad/gap year/leave of absence!
Improve your French, take unique courses in nearly any field of study, and learn lifelong s...
Learn, analyze, and compare three vibrant Francophone cities: Paris, France; Rabat, Morocco; and Dakar, Senegal up close with a cross-cultural sem...
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Spend a semester or academic year in Dakar, Senegal’s vibrant coastal capital—where tradition meets inno...
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Available for study abroad/gap year/leave of absence:Improve your French, take unique courses in nearly any field of study, and learn lifelong skills coveted by employers....
Study in this vibrant city with a centuries-old history of intellectual advances and social tolerance. Enjoy the college-town atmosphere, nightlife, and student-centered c...
Queen Mary University of London is one of the UK’s leading research-focused higher education institutions and is one of the 24 prestigious Russell Group universities in th...
Set upon the edge of the Mediterranean Sea on the glamorous French Riviera, Nice beckons with its mild climate and clear skies. Whether you’re strolling along the famous p...
Available for study abroad/gap year/leave of absence:Learn, analyze, and compare three vibrant Francophone cities: Paris, France; Rabat, Morocco; and Dakar, Senegal up clo...
Focus on French language and the artisan culture in the capital city of Paris. This 12-week program begins with a three-week general intensive French language course duri...
The Lyon semester and yearlong program offers an intensive language approach at L’Université Lumière Lyon 2 (University of Lyon 2), where you will be able to earn up to 12...
The program is based at Reid Hall, Columbia University's campus in Paris. For over a century, its long and distinguished past of intellectual, artistic, and cultural excha...
With its grand boulevards, world-famous monuments, unparalleled literary and artistic history, and its simple joie de vivre, Paris is a city that will change you forever. ...
Spend a semester or academic year in the idyllic city of Grenoble, France with AIFS! You’ll earn up to 15 credits per semester studying at the prestigious Grenoble École d...
The Vassar-Wesleyan Program in Paris (VWPP) is based on a comprehensive or whole-life approach to study abroad, and has three goals. It seeks, first, to bring students’ co...
