• 274 millions French speakers worldwide in 2014, and over 700 millions expected by 2050! Be one of them and learn a language spoken on five continents.
  • French Studies is an individualized, interdisciplinary course of study based in the Department of Modern Languages and Literatures. Working closely with a faculty advisor, you will design a rigorous course of study that fits your passions and ambitions. 
  • Here at Fordham, majoring in French goes beyond the classroom as you will find many opportunities to immerse yourself in French in a rich and diverse Francophone cultural presence right here in New York City. You can also choose from a wide range of study abroad programs and spend a semester or a year studying and living in a Francophone country.
  • We draw on a long Jesuit tradition of scholarship on and respect for the world's diverse languages and cultures-and virtually all of them are in New York City. From cultural events to people on the streets, New York City is your classroom for learning French.