Join the Extended Accelerator for a Bachelor of Arts in French at Auburn University. Gain cultural insights & academic credits. Apply now!
The Extended Accelerator Program is a three-semester program for students seeking an immersive English-learning experience. The program gives students a firsthand practical and cultural understanding of the Auburn University campus and the Auburn, Alabama, area through its contextual curriculum. Upon completion of the program, students progress into year two of their undergraduate education with a full year’s worth of academic credits. The Department of Foreign Languages & Literatures equips well-rounded students for entry into the global community. A B.A. in French broadens students’ understanding of society through cultural exchange in French and provides them with communication skills, linguistic dexterity, critical thinking, and cultural awareness. These cultural insights and practical tools help graduates find their place in today’s competitive, multilingual marketplace. Diverse course offerings range from basic-intermediate-advanced language studies and traditional linguistics and literature courses to topic-driven courses in film, cultural identity, and foreign language business. Students also can benefit from interdisciplinary “Languages Across the Curriculum” and service-learning outreach courses that extend the classroom beyond the traditional campus. Students pursuing a French degree enjoy various careers in the fields of business, communications, education and government. Many alumni can attribute their foreign language skills as the foundation for their continued studies in medicine, law, business, and academia.
