French program | Foreign Languages | Harding

Why study French at Harding?

Academic excellence

Reach a professional level of proficiency through our highly successful learning approaches
Take advantage of our multi-faceted co-curricular activities to gain cultural insight and conversation practice
Participate in the Global Seal of Biliteracy to pursue language-related job credentials at a discounted cost
Add an optional translation concentration that provides practical training and one-on-one mentoring

Travel opportunities

Immerse yourself in the language and culture of French-speaking Europe through the French Advanced Conversation and Experience (FACE) study abroad program
Encourage Christians and participate in community outreach through campaigns co-sponsored by the foreign language department and Harding's Global Outreach missions program

Community engagement

Use your language skills in service to others through community outreach with our translation center
Participate in game nights, coffee hours, and language tables in the student center and dining hall each week to practice conversational skills
Engage with our closely-connected community and grow spiritually through weekly devotionals in French

More information

The Harding chapter Chi Nu of Phi Sigma Iota, the international foreign language honor society, recognizes outstanding junior and senior departmental majors and minors. Phi Sigma Iota is the highest academic honor in the field of foreign languages.

Students with a solid background in the language may seek validation credit for introductory courses upon strong performance in subsequent courses. Credit also may be earned based on high AP scores.

Validation credit

Translation Center

Travel opportunities

Internships

What can you do with a degree in French?

Translation

With a career in translation, you will have the opportunity to make a significant difference in the lives of others by increasing access to necessary written information. Translation increases the efficacy and efficiency of communication in literature, business, legal, medical, technical and diplomatic contexts.

Travel and diplomacy

A degree in French will prepare you well for various roles in travel and tourism including translation, interpretation, airline services, hotel management and international travel agencies. Additionally, many government agencies have regular vacancies in areas requiring knowledge of a foreign language.

Business, health, and other industries

Foreign language skills can be invaluable in a variety of professional settings, including international business, education, technology, medicine and the sciences. French is a common language used in these fields across Africa, the Middle East and Europe.