With an emphasis on those liberal arts fundamentals, Hillsdale?s French program offers a robust opportunity to expand your understanding of France?s influence on the world. You?ll study the works of Montesquieu, Voltaire, and Flaubert to draw connections between French culture and our own. You?ll have the option to immerse yourself in the language and lifestyle at Institut de Touraine in Tours, France. ?Petit a petit, l?oiseau fait son nid.? French is offered as both a major and minor.

The French curriculum equips students with the foreign language reading knowledge that is essential to advanced study in most fields of learning.

Practical knowledge of a second language, as well as French culture, will prepare students who express an interest in diplomatic service, business, and industry or foreign trade. Students of French will also be prepared to qualify for elementary, secondary, and college-level instruction.