As a French major at CU Boulder, you’ll learn to speak and write French in addition to learning the literature, cinema and culture of France and other areas where French is spoken. After successfully completing the program, students can feel at ease with the language and culture of France, are able to apply this knowledge to other areas of study, and feel comfortable traveling or working in French­-speaking countries.

  • Speak and understand modern French in daily life and academic settings

  •  Read and write modern standard French for all academic and professional settings

  •  Become familiar with a range of cultural expressions and literary genres