French Curriculum
French Major
The major in French is based on the prior completion of 14 hours of proficiency-level preparation numbered FR 1100-FR 1150 and FR 2100-FR 2150, or the equivalent. Equivalent preparation can be completed in high school, junior college or other colleges or universities, or waived through ACCP and AP credits, satisfactory CLEP scores, or a department placement test.
The major concentration in French consists of a minimum of 21 upper-division semester hours and 12 hours of related course work. A grade of C or better is required in each upper-division course of the major. (C- will not satisfy the requirement.)
- Advanced Composition and Conversation I
- Advanced Composition and Conversation II
- Introduction to French Literature
- Senior Capstone
Select three of the following electives:
- French for the Professional
- Introduction to French
- Civilization and Culture
- Introduction to French Film
- Conversational Fluency
- Francophone Cultures
- French Women in Literature
- Survey of French Literature I
- Survey of French Literature II
- Nineteenth Century French Novel
- Contemporary French Novel
- Contemporary French Theater
Your major advisor can help you select the most appropriate electives for your career goals.
French Minor
Requirements for the minor consist of 12 upper-division hours of course work in French after completing FR 2100 and FR 2150. A grade of C or better is required in each upper-division course of the minor. (A grade of C- will not satisfy the requirement.)