The Bachelor of Arts in Modern Language, with an Emphasis in French develops linguistically and culturally competent and ready-to-be global citizens. UMSL offers a broad range of coursework in French: foundational courses in language and culture, courses focused on the many facets of literature and culture and pre-professional courses, all aimed at developing skills for the 21st century.<br>The dedicated Modern Language faculty engages learners in and out of the classroom. Expect a challenging, collaborative, and interactive environment in every course. Students are part of a larger learning community connected through our conversation group, numerous activities and study abroad experiences.<br>French is widely spoken on all continents as a native or second language and is used internationally for government, business and education. It’s the official language of many international organizations. By 2050, there will be an estimated 750 million French speakers thanks to a demographic boom in francophone Africa.<br>The Bachelor of Arts in Modern Language, with an Emphasis in French at UMSL is earned through our College of Arts and Sciences, the academic core of the University of Missouri ̶ St. Louis. Through academic programs offered on- and off- campus, traditional and nontraditional students gain knowledge, skills and intellectual leadership for a variety of career paths, advanced study and research in many academic disciplines.