French and Francophone Studies (B.A.)
French and Francophone Studies majors complete a minimum of 120 credits to earn a bachelor’s degree, including 41–44 credits of core courses and 33 credits (11 courses) in their major. Courses taught in French, beginning at the elementary level, count toward the major. Students begin courses at their level of placement upon matriculation.
Required course:
FRN-310: French and Francophone Cultural Analysis
Elective French courses as needed to complete 11 courses.
Students are required to take at least one departmental French course during their senior year.
Additionally, courses in English from the list below can also count toward the major in French and Francophone Studies. No more than two courses in English can count toward the major. Courses taught in English not listed below may count toward the major with permission of the department chair.
Courses in English that count toward the major (maximum of 2):
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| LIN-200 | The Social Fabric: Language in Society | 3 |
| LIN-245 | Introduction to Linguistics | 3 |
| LIN-308 | Teaching a Modern Foreign Language | 3 |
| LIN-345 | Intercultural Communication | 3 |
| LIN-350 | Principles of Second Language Acquisition | 3 |
Majors are required to spend a fall or spring semester studying in a French-speaking country. In exceptional circumstances, this requirement may be modified or waived by the department chair.
Degree Plan for French and Francophone Studies (B.A.)
Courses may vary based on placement.
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | |
| FRN-111 | Elementary French I | 3 |
| FYT-101 | First Year Studio | 1 |
| UNV-101 | University Seminar | 3 |
| Core Course/Course in Second Major | 3 | |
| Core Course | 3 | |
| Core Course | 3 | |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| FRN-112 | Elementary French II | 3 |
| UNV-102 | University Seminar II | 3 |
| Core Course/Course in Second Major | 3 | |
| Core Course | 3 | |
| Core Course | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| FRN-205 | Intermediate French I | 3 |
| GST-098 | Sophomore Studio 1 | 1 |
| RTS-225 or PHL-225 |
The Quest for the Ultimate: Dialogue with Global Religious Traditions 2 or Quest for the Good Life |
3 |
| Core Course/Course in Second Major | 3 | |
| Core Course | 3 | |
| Core Course | 3 | |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| FRN-206 | Intermediate French II | 3 |
| RTS-225 or PHL-225 |
The Quest for the Ultimate: Dialogue with Global Religious Traditions 2 or Quest for the Good Life |
3 |
| Core Course/Course in Second Major | 3 | |
| Core Course | 3 | |
| Core Course | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Third Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| FRN-310 | French and Francophone Cultural Analysis | 3 |
| Core Course/Course in Second Major | 3 | |
| Core Course/Course in Second Major | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| 300-level French course | 3 | |
| Core Course/Course in Second Major | 3 | |
| Core Course/Course in Second Major | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Study Abroad (15 credits) normally occurs in one of the semesters of the third year. | ||
| Credits | 15 | |
| Fourth Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| 300-level French course | 3 | |
| Core Course/Course in Second Major | 3 | |
| Core Course/Course in Second Major | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| 300-level French course | 3 | |
| Core Course/Course in Second Major | 3 | |
| Core Course/Course in Second Major | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Total Credits | 122 | |
- 1.
This weekend workshop may be taken in either the fall or spring semester of sophomore year.
- 2.
One each semester.