French and Francophone Studies, B.A.

The French and Francophone Studies major provides students with a strong foundation in the French language and instructs them about key aspects of cultures of the French-speaking world, past and present.

Requirements

A minimum of 8.25 course credits in French to include:

At least two courses selected from:

Four additional courses from the French program above the 205 level

Up to two 200- or 300-level FRE courses offered taught in English may count.
A maximum of two upper-level courses (200 or above) taken from other programs/departments, approved beforehand by the French program as relevant to the major, may be counted toward the major.
Only one of the additional courses may be an internship or independent study (this does not include credits taken as an arranged course).
No more than two of the four additional courses may be taught in a language other than French.

Teaching Certification:

Students who are interested in pursuing K-12 certification to teach French should seek admission to the Teacher Education Program. See the Education department section for application and certification information.

Study Abroad:

French majors are strongly encouraged to study abroad, and up to four course credits taken on approved programs may be substituted for required major courses.

Note:

Lectures and discussions in 300- and 400-level courses are in French unless otherwise specified.