This certificate provides students with a solid introduction to French language skills and to important features of French and Francophone culture. Completion of the certificate benefits students who are interested in learning about and effectively interacting with French culture and society. Students take the required language courses in the given sequence. Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to- communicate in the French language at the Intermediate High level of ACTFL (American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages), demonstrate awareness and appreciation of cultural differences of within French speaking communities.