French Language and Literature

Requirements for Major

Totaling 30 credits (or ten three-credit courses), the major in French requires FREN 331 followed by 332, and any other eight courses selected by the student in consultation with a department advisor. To count toward the major, each course must be completed with a grade of “C” or better. Of these eight courses, at least three must be at the 400 level or above (language, culture, or literature). 400-level literature courses must be preceded by at least one 300-level literature course unless the student is exempted by the instructor or the major advisor. The following courses carry no credit toward the major or minor: FREN 311, 333, and 335 or any FRTR course.

Distinguished Majors Program in French

The DMP is available to French majors presenting an overall GPA of at least 3.400 and departmental GPA of 3.500 in courses at the 300-level or above. Students typically apply for admission in the spring of their third year. They take one advanced major course for honors credit, and they pursue an independent project and write an honors thesis under the direction of a faculty advisor (FREN 498 and 499). The faculty advisor and the Director of Undergraduate Programs determine the degree of distinction earned by the DMP student.

Combined B.A.-M.T. Program

Anyone interested in teaching French at the secondary level may wish to look into the Bachelor of Arts and Master of Teaching Program, offered jointly with the Curry School of Education. This five-year program involves both a complete major in French following a specified curriculum and a course of study leading to professional teaching licensure. This program is described in the Undergraduate Record; both the College of Arts and Sciences section and the Curry School of Education section should be consulted. For details beyond those published in the Curry School’s section of the Record (Teacher Degree Programs), please consult the director of undergraduate studies.

Requirements for Minor

Totaling 18 credits (or six three-credit courses), the minor in French is fulfilled by completion of FREN 331 and 332 or the equivalent, plus four electives chosen from among those that carry credit toward the major. At least one of the electives must be on the 400 level.

Credit for Study Abroad

With approval by the director of undergraduate studies, up to twelve credits toward the major (or six credits toward the minor) may be earned in an approved program abroad.

Placement

Additional Information

Course Descriptions

Notes: The following courses may not be taken to fulfill the language requirement, nor as part of the requirements for the major in French.