Requirements for the Major (32-36 credits)

I. Prerequisites (Do not count towards Major) (8 credits)

By placement exam, or complete all of the following courses:

course - Fundamentals of Oral and Written French I
course - Fundamentals of Oral and Written French II OR course - Fundamentals of Oral French I in Paris

II. Intermediate French (4 credits)

Complete 4 credits selected from the following:

course - Intermediate French, or placement in upper-level French courses by examination, or through receiving a score of 4 or 5 on the AP exam. Students who place out of course may complete the major with 32 credits.
course - Intermediate French in Paris
course - Intermediate Intensive Conversation in France

III. Advanced French Language and Culture (12 credits)

Complete all of the following:

course - Contemporary French Society and Cross-Cultural Perspectives
course - Contemporary Francophone Cinema
course - Francophone Literature and Culture

IV. Electives (20 credits)

Complete at least twenty credits from the list below. A maximum of 4 credits in English (course; course; course) is permitted. Students may substitute a relevant course on French history or culture from another department with permission of the department chair; this course will count toward the four credits permitted in English. In the category of “Literature, Culture and Current Issues”, students study Francophone cultures through literature, history, film and current issues. The “Intensive Language Practice” category focuses on sharpening and enhancing students’ language proficiency through the practice of creative writing and translation or through on-site language practice in ShortTrecs embedded or not in a course.

A. Literature, Culture and Current Issues

B. Intensive Language Practice

course - ShortTREC Program at the Introductory Level
course - ShortTREC Program at the Intermediate Level
course - Independent Studies in French and Francophone Studies
course - My Word! Creative Writing and Translation Practice
course - International Business in French
course - Francophone Culture of/in the Americas
course - Advanced Conversation in Paris: Contemporary Topics
course - Advanced Intensive Conversation in Paris
course - ShortTrec Program at the Upper Level
course - Specialized Honors I
course - Specialized Honors II

Note:

It is strongly recommended that all French majors spend time studying in France or in a French-speaking country. Students considering graduate studies in French language, civilization, and/or literature should take general-education requirements in a cognate field and additional courses in French and Francophone literature and culture. Students interested in careers in international affairs, business, or law should take courses in the relevant disciplines and programs.

FREN - French and Francophone Studies Major

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