Study Away

An immersive experience in a French-speaking environment is extremely beneficial for students majoring or minoring in French. Therefore the department of French & Francophone Studies strongly recommends a semester of study away in France or a Francophone region. If study away is not possible, then a semester-long immersive experience, such as an internship in a French-speaking company or school, may be a suitable replacement, after consultation with the department chair. 

The department has a list of approved semester-long study away programs in France, Morocco, Reunion, and Senegal. French majors may count up to three courses from an approved program if the courses are taught in French and have French or francophone content. French minors may count up to two courses. Before studying away, it is highly recommended that students complete FREN 305 and/or FREN 306. Upon returning from study away, all majors and minors must take at least one additional 300 or 400 level course at Macalester to complete the major or minor. 

Students may sometimes receive credit for the French major or minor when participating in other study away programs, but must they seek permission before departure from the department. For more information, please contact a faculty member of the department or visit the Macalester Study Away website.