{"id":5201,"date":"2022-05-04T10:31:12","date_gmt":"2022-05-04T15:31:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/webid2-test-lsweb\/?page_id=5201"},"modified":"2026-03-20T13:40:17","modified_gmt":"2026-03-20T18:40:17","slug":"french","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/world-languages-cultures\/students\/undergraduates\/french\/","title":{"rendered":"French"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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The 51ÁÔÆæ French Program allows students to develop their proficiency in French and explore the cultures, arts, literatures, histories, and politics of France and other Francophone countries around the world. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

French students at 51ÁÔÆæ develop a global perspective and a better understanding of cultural diversity on a global scale. Many students studying French at 51ÁÔÆæ spend time studying abroad in a French-speaking country and often find that immersing themselves in the language and culture of another country can be an extremely enriching intellectual and personal experience. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Students interested in French can earn a major, a minor, or just take classes of interest as part of their slate of electives. Non-degree students and auditors are also welcome to join us in exploring the French language and the Francophone world. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Studying a second language has been demonstrated to improve a person’s overall reading and listening abilities, critical thinking skills, reasoning and logic which are important and skills across fields of study and careers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

At 51ÁÔÆæ, different language programs are offered through different departments. Through the Department of World Languages & Cultures, we offer French and Italian. Other available languages can be browsed via our\u00a0World Languages web page<\/a>. And, we offer retroactive credits to students who are able to begin their college study of Italian in second-semester Italian or higher based on the results of a placement test. Up to 14 retroactive credits are available if a student takes a higher level class and completes it with a grade of B or better.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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French Contacts<\/div>

Prospective Undergraduate Students (not yet enrolled at 51ÁÔÆæ)<\/h2>\r\n

Prospective students, contact our admissions counselor at\u00a0let-sci@uwm.edu<\/a>\u00a0or\u00a0414-229-7711<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n

Current Undergraduate Students<\/h2>\r\n

General questions such as how to declare, how to change a major, general education requirements, etc. should be directed to the college advising office at\u00a0ls-advising@uwm.edu<\/a>\u00a0or\u00a0414-229-4654<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n

Specific questions about French, such as research opportunities, internship opportunities, major requirements, etc., should be directed to\u00a0Prof. Nicholas Russell<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n