In our multicultural global community, French, with more than 150,000,000 speakers in 52 countries, is a major means of communication between peoples in more than 40 countries of the world. As such, it is essential both for students who anticipate a career as teachers of French language, civilization and culture, and for those who see the study of French as an adjunct to studies in another field. Careers for these students are available in such areas as international business, the tourist industry (including hotel and restaurant management) and public services, both with local and national governmental agencies and with international agencies, such as the U.N., NAFTA and the European Community.
