We offer a wide variety of courses that incorporate literature, linguistics, and culture into the study of the French language. In addition to working interactively with their faculty mentors and each other, we strongly encourage students to study abroad. California Lutheran University’s French curriculum offers students many educational opportunities through course work, study abroad and extracurricular activities on and off campus. A solid foundation in French enables the Cal Lutheran graduate to choose from many career alternatives or admission to a graduate school for advanced study of the language. The technology-enhanced program is designed to provide students with a strong competency in the French language and an understanding of the French cultures throughout the world. Emphasizing an interactive learning environment and maintaining small class sessions, the curriculum includes conversation and composition as well as film, literature, phonetics and linguistics. Audio and videotapes, videodisks and CDs simulate realistic situations, while students and faculty explore French, the second language of the Internet and the second global language. Both French major and non-major students are encouraged to study abroad in a francophone location. They may choose from partner institutions in Paris, Aix-en-Provence and Avignon, Grenoble, and Cannes for an academic year, a semester or summer. Students enjoy participating in activities sponsored by the Cal Lutheran French Club and the French national honor society, Pi Delta Phi, which afford opportunities to practice verbal skill and experience French culture outside the academic environment. French majors may be selected as tutors or chosen as departmental assistants. Several scholarships have been awarded to Cal Lutheran French majors through Pi Delta Phi and Rotary International, allowing them to study and visit in such locations as France, Belgium, Canada and Africa.

California Lutheran University (CLU) is a private liberal arts university located in Thousand Oaks, California. Established in 1959, the university is affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, but its mission is rooted in the Lutheran tradition of scholar-focused inquiry, which encourages questions, fosters openness, and promotes individual and collective understanding within a diverse and inclusive environment. The university offers a variety of programs in arts and sciences, business and economics, and education. It's known for its undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs that cover various fields including but not limited to Business Administration, Psychology, Biology, and Education.

CLU's campus is located between Los Angeles and Santa Barbara, providing students with access to a range of cultural and recreational opportunities. The campus itself features state-of-the-art classrooms, laboratories, and performance venues.

Athletically, CLU is a part of the NCAA Division III and participates in the Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference. The university's teams, known as the Kingsmen and Regals, compete in a range of sports including baseball, basketball, football, soccer, and more.

The university has a diverse student body representing many states in the U.S. and numerous countries around the world. It is committed to global engagement and understanding, making study abroad programs and cross-cultural exploration integral parts of its curriculum.