A French minor helps students develop the skills of reasoning, communication, and multicultural understanding that are essential to success in today’s world. It signifies competence in the language, important for careers in many fields within the global economy. It also prepares you for travel in the 29 French-speaking countries. A French minor combines well with many fields of study and is a useful supplement to majors where original sources are in French, such as political science, history, sociology, economics, and fine arts.