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This site is devoted to all things French at UMA. You can learn about our courses, the French: Language & Culture Track Minor, the French: Language Track Minor, and the French certificate. Whether you’re just learning or re-awakening your French, see the FAQ to find out what class might be right for you.
You can also get to know Chelsea Ray, Associate Professor of French and Comparative Literature at UMA.
!["I really appreciate all of your help...My husband and I plan to make Paris a vacation stop and I would love to be able to converse with the French people. [Professor Ray is] an OUTSTANDING teacher who really cares about her students, and for that I applaud you!" - Angela M](https://www.uma.edu/academics/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2020/12/FRE-5-1000x333.png "FRE 5")
!["The class is very well organized. There are many difficulties and moving parts involved in learning a language, and [Professor Ray] manages it all...with grace, support, positivity, and understanding. The consistent organization is helpful to prepare for the class, exams, and assignments. The extra resources and tips for study provided helped me tremendously. My partner, who was taking [FRE 101] as an elective, is now going forward to minor in French. The care taken to consistently make everyone feel included is a testament to [Professor Ray] as an Educator. Thank you!" - Jane B](https://www.uma.edu/academics/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2020/12/FRE-6-1000x333.png "FRE 6")
!["The emergent themes of social change, sexuality, and gender roles are such important topics especially right now. [Cinema in the French-Speaking World] offers the opportunity to start the needed education that opens up the eyes on these challenging issues we face on a daily basis in many institutions like education." - Toala Z](https://www.uma.edu/academics/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2020/12/FRE-7-1000x333.png "FRE 7")
!["The films left me feeling like there is so much I am unaware of regarding world history and life outside of the US. Watching these films made me aware that certain issues are universal...Finding employment, taking care of your family, establishing healthy relationships, and finding fulfillment in life...I think [Cinema in the French-Speaking World] presented a variety of relevant issues through interesting characters, locations and settings. I looked forward to the films every week and would have liked to see even more." - Doug S](https://www.uma.edu/academics/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2020/12/FRE-8-1000x333.png "FRE 8")
!["[The] fine teaching and strong encouragement make learning French such a joy! Learning a new language is both an exhilarating and humbling experience. I sense that in myself and in all the students I have encountered in [UMA French] classes over the years. To achieve even a moderate mastery takes a lot of concentration and work, but the rewards are many!" - Anne Y](https://www.uma.edu/academics/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2020/12/FRE-9-1000x333.png "FRE 9")
!["I learned that using ebooks really does require early instruction in those first few weeks. I can’t tell you how grateful I was for the time spent in [FRE 101] getting comfortable with the program, learning the ins and outs, and having questions answered. It really helped set me up for a great semester of learning...I’ve thoroughly enjoyed learning French this semester." - Rebecca S](https://www.uma.edu/academics/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2020/12/French-Program-Quotations-All-1000x333.png "FRE 10")
One language sets you in a corridor for life.
Two languages open every door along the way.
Give to French @ UMA
- Donate to the French @ UMA Fund to support cultural activities and trips.
- Donate to the Marcel Raymond French Minor Scholarship Fund to support students who study French at UMA.