1. Major Academic Plan (MAP)
Associate in Arts
BA in French
(45 or 60 credits)
Modern Languages, Literatures, and Philosophy Department
College of Arts, Letters, and Education
Why study a language?
Students learn the practical skills of speaking, listening comprehension, reading, and writing, while also building enhanced analytical and critical thinking skills. Language is one of the foundations of cultural diversity and the program helps students better understand their own heritage.
Study Abroad Opportunities
The Modern Languages Department offers a summer program in France at the University of Nice, where EWU students and professors study the language and culture together.
Other opportunities to study in locations across the globe can be coordinated through the Study Abroad Office. Contact Elena Axton at or
Complementary Courses
Many French students have found the following courses or second majors offered at EWU to enhance their understanding of language and engage their minds in new and different ways:
English as a Second Language
Government and International Affairs
Women’s and Gender Studies
Philosophy
English Literature
Creative Writing
Department Chair
Dr. Florian Preisig
133 Patterson Hall
Department Assistant
  Vickie Roig
133 Patterson Hall
Sample Careers
Teaching
Business
International Affairs
Social Services
Health Care
Criminal Justice

2. AA-DTA Degree Requirements with Suggested Classes that Fulfill EWU Prerequisites/Requirements
EDMONDS COURSES
E.W.U. COURSE EQUIVALENT
COMMUNICATION SKILLS (10 credits)
ENGL& 101 English Composition I (5)
ENGL 101 College Composition: Exposition and Argumentation (5)
ENGL& 102 Composition II (5)
ENGL 201 College Composition: Analysis, Research and Documentation (5)
HUMAN RELATIONS & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SKILLS (3 credits)
Consult your advisor for course options.
QUANTITATIVE ANALYSIS/SYMBOLIC REASONING SKILLS (5 credits)
HUMANITIES (15 credits)
NATURAL SCIENCES & MATHEMATICS (15 credits)
SOCIAL SCIENCES (15 credits)
SPECIFIED ELECTIVES (15 credits)
GENERAL ELECTIVES (12 credits)
The courses listed below transfer to satisfy EWU Graduation Requirements and can be taken before or during the major program
Foreign Language Two full years of high school-level or one full year of college-level credit is required for graduation.
Cultural Diversity (one course)
ANTH& 210 Indians of North America (5)
COMM 101 Intercultural Communication (5)
SOC 115 The Sociology of Gender (5)
DIVST 125 Race and Ethnic Relations (5)
ENGL 160 Women’s Writing in the Modern Era (5)
SOC 125 Race and Ethic Relations (5)
SOC& 201 Social Problems (5)
DIVST 100 Intro to Diversity Studies (5)
DIVST 200 Intro to Women’s Studies (5)
DIVST 115 The Sociology of Gender (5)
DIVST 117 African-American History to 1865 (5)
DIVST 118 African-American History from
DIVST 119 African-American History from 1945 (5)
WOMEN 200 Intro to Women’s Studies (5)
International Studies (one course)
POLS& 203 International Relations (5)
HIST 246 Modern East Asian History (5)
HUM 202 Studies in Culture (5)
HUM 210 Francophone Cultures (5)
DIVST 150 Global Economic Development (5)
FRCH 210 Francophone Cultures (5)
SOC 118 Intro to Global Studies (5)
MGMT 221 International Market Operations (5)