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Add French language and cultural skills to any major. The French minor helps you strengthen your communication skills, expand your global perspective and add a distinctive credential that can complement careers in business, education, health care, communication, public service and more.

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Degree Level
Minor
Delivery
In Person
Careers
Ethnic,, Postsecondary, Teachers

Why Study French at EIU?

  • French can complement studies in business, health care, education, communication, the arts, public service and more
  • Strengthen your speaking, listening, reading and writing abilities in French
  • Learn about French-speaking people, communities and cultures around the world
  • Previous high school or college coursework may allow you to begin at the intermediate or advanced level
  • Work closely with faculty who can support your language development and individual goals
"My experience at EIU could not have been better. While in the classroom, I got to learn from amazing, engaging faculty who helped build my skills and confidence, and outside of the classroom, I got to be part of an amazing community and make lifelong memories."
Joshua Northam
French | Class of 2026
Joshua Northam, French at EIU

Hands-On Experience

  • Build confidence through conversation, discussion, presentations and other interactive activities
  • Connect your language skills with literature, media, history and contemporary life in French-speaking communities
  • Advanced students may have opportunities to use French with elementary students through EIU's Languages for Young Learners program
  • Explore opportunities to strengthen your language skills through immersive international experiences
  • Use coursework and projects to explore how language and culture intersect with your academic and career interests
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Hands-On Experience, French students at EIU

What You'll Learn

Learning French is about much more than memorizing vocabulary and grammar. At EIU, you'll develop the ability to communicate across languages and cultures while gaining a deeper understanding of French-speaking communities around the world. You'll strengthen your speaking, listening, reading and writing skills while exploring culture, literature, history and contemporary issues.

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Career Outcomes

  • Area, Ethnic, & Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary
  • Preschool Teachers
  • Kindergarten Teachers
  • Elementary School Teachers
  • Middle School Teachers
  • Secondary School Teachers
  • Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, & English as a Second Language Instructors
  • Foreign Language & Literature Teachers, Postsecondary
  • Interpreters & Translators

Career Insights

Job Outlook ★ Bright Outlook Openings
Preparation Needed Considerable (4/5)
Personality Fit Social

Connect With Us

Christiane Eydt-Beebe
Associate Professor of German & Associate Chair of the School of English and World Languages
ckeydt@eiu.edu
1159 Coleman Hall
217-581-5562
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Jessica Tindira
Senior Instructor of French & Interim Director of Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies
jltindira@eiu.edu
1351 Coleman Hall
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Billy Panther
Head of Panther Pride
Old Main
217-581-2223
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