French Studies (B.A.)

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Students with a high school or other background in French may earn credit by examination for introductory and intermediate level courses. See department for details.

Four-Year Plan

The following is an example of a four-year plan. Students may have individual reasons for changing the order of the curriculum. Students may also have advanced placement in language and so it is important for students to consult with their advisors before completing their schedules.

FIRST YEAR

First Semester 14-17 hours

FREN 101 - Introductory French I (C)
ENGL 101 - Composition I (C)
Aesthetic Experience 1cr
Humanities-Fine Arts 3cr
Mathematics 3cr

Second Semester 16 hours

ENGL 210 - Introduction to Literature (C)
FREN 102 - Introductory French II (C)
Humanities-Fine Arts 3cr
Oral Communication 3cr
Social Sciences 3cr

SECOND YEAR

First Semester 17 hours

FREN 201 - Intermediate French I (C)
Elective 3cr
Mathematics 3cr
Natural Sciences 4cr
Social Sciences 3cr

Second Semester 14 hours

FREN 202 - Intermediate French II (C)
Advanced Composition 3cr
Natural Sciences 4cr
Social Sciences 3cr

THIRD YEAR

First Semester 15 hours

Second Semester 15-17 hours

FREN 333 - Topics in Francophone Culture (C)
FREN 492 - Topics (C)
Electives 11cr

FOURTH YEAR

First Semester 17 hours

IDEA 410 - Capstone for Liberal Learning: Students in a Global Community
Elective 2cr
FREN Electives 6cr
Humanities-Fine Arts 3cr
Social Sciences 3cr

Second Semester 18 hours

Electives 12cr
FREN Elective 3cr
Humanities-Fine Arts/Elective 3cr

Note

Students are encouraged to study abroad for a semester or a year, usually during their Junior Year.

Additional Requirements (9 hours)

Course Availability may vary due to collaborative scheduling. Please consult the department for more information.

Electives chosen from the following:
FREN 385 - Travel & Study Abroad in Francophone (C)
FREN 491 - Independent Study (C)
FREN 492 - Topics (C)
FREN 498 - Undergrad Research/Scholarship (C)

Nondepartmental Requirements

French Studies majors are strongly encouraged to take HIST 121/122 in partial fulfillment of the social sciences requirement and should consider taking ML 440/LING 403 in partial fulfillment of the humanities requirement. It is also strongly recommended that the French Studies major elect at least one course in world literature in fulfilling the Humanities requirement. In addition, majors should seriously consider participating in study abroad programs, especially if they are pursuing a teaching career. The Department of Language, Linguistics & Philosophy also sponsors occasional study tours to French-speaking countries (ordinarily during the summer) in which students may be interested.