Bachelor of Arts Major in French Studies

University of the Pacific

Your gateway to global cultureStudying modern languages at Pacific helps you connect with people worldwide by immersing you in Spanish, French, Chinese or Japanese. You’ll study literature, film and cultural studies while learning from professors with global experience. You can also double major in fields such as political science or business, which expands your career options and deepens your cultural understanding.Language skills pay offDemand for multilingual professionals is growing. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, jobs such as health postsecondary teachers, software developers and management analysts are expected to grow by more than 10% in the next decade. Demand also remains strong in education, law and managerial careers.Double major opportunitiesDouble majoring combines language skills with another passion and expands your career options. Pacific graduates work in fields such as speech-language pathology with Spanish-speaking clients or teaching in Japan. Pairing political science with a modern languages degree could lead to work in international diplomacy.Three-year degree optionStay on top of your studies and you can earn your modern languages degree in just three years. Shave a year off your undergraduate work and make significant savings on tuition, while getting a jumpstart in your career.Diplomacy and international relations:French is the working language of international organizations including the United Nations, NATO and the International Red Cross.Example: A political science graduate fluent in French could work as a policy adviser at UNESCO, managing global education initiatives.Luxury and fashion industries:France is a global hub for luxury brands. Proficiency in French is an advantage for careers in fashion, marketing and brand management.Example: A marketing student fluent in French could work with Chanel or Louis Vuitton on international campaigns.Education and research:French is vital for scholars in philosophy, history and literature.Example: A history student could conduct research in French archives about the Enlightenment era.Opera and classical music:Many operas, such as those by Debussy or Bizet, are performed in French. Knowing French enables students to master diction and cultural nuances.Example: A vocal performance student fluent in French could work with the Paris Opera or participate in international competitions like the Concours Long-Thibaud.Cultural management:Proficiency in French supports careers in managing cultural institutions, especially in French-speaking countries.Example: A music management graduate fluent in French could work for the Festival d’Aix-en-Provence, managing programs for international artists.Pacific’s Spanish degree includes beginning, intermediate and advanced level classes for both native and nonnative Spanish speakers. You’ll study Spanish linguistics, Hispanic literature, cinema and civilization courses, which are all complemented by real-world opportunities. All courses are taught entirely in Spanish.

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