Criticism of the apparent academic disregard of Old French at the undergraduate level includes suggestions on ways to expand the curriculum. Discussion of philology, historical grammar, student preparation, course requirements, and the history of language is developed. Benefits of medieval study relate to: (1) preparation for graduate study, (2) baroque and renaissance studies, (3) linguistic analysis, (4) grammar appreciation, and (5) literary perspective. The author comments on texts, personnel qualifications, and program articulation as major problems. (RL)