Bachelor of Arts - French Studies

As human minds mold language, so language also molds human minds. A language is therefore not only a means by which people represent College of Saint Benedict thoughts; it is also a medium that presents the world to them in a certain way.

Students of modern languages seek to understand an intricate contemporary culture and explore the literature and traditions that give it life. The major in French, German, and Spanish, accordingly, consists of a balanced program of languages, literature, and civilization, and should ideally include one or two semesters of study abroad. Study of Chinese and Japanese, integral to Asian Studies, encourages participation in the study abroad programs in China and Japan.