Language Information
With over 120 million speakers worldwide, French is among the most widely-spoken modern languages. France is a major economic and political force in Europe and the world, holding one of five permanent seats on the United Nations Security Council.
It is the official language or one of the official languages in 29 countries and is spoken in much of Africa, Canada, Louisiana, the Caribbean, Asia, the Near East, and the Pacific Rim. Many different versions of French exist in diverse places such as Benin, Belgium, Louisiana, and Montreal.
The French program at Indiana University offers a wide range of courses as well as extracurricular activities and overseas study opportunities to enable students to develop excellent skills in reading, writing, speaking, and listening in French. After the basic language sequence, you can choose courses in French literature, advanced grammar and writing practice, French and Francophone culture, French linguistics, and Business French. The French Club provides opportunities to speak French in a casual atmosphere and learn more about French culture through fun events involving cooking, music, and intercultural exchange. Check out all we have to offer!