Program Description
The program of study for a minor in French consists of a minimum of eighteen (18) semester hours above the elementary level. The intermediate level of the language is a prerequisite for all upper level courses leading to the minor. To satisfy the minor requirement in French, all courses must be taken and completed with a grade of C or better.
Student Learning Outcomes
1. Students will demonstrate an advanced level of proficiency in listening, speaking, reading, writing, and culture.
2. Students will be able to apply critical thinking and analytical reasoning to the linguistic, literary, historical and cultural components of the language.
3. Students will demonstrate mastery of the five goals of world language study: communication, cultures, connection, comparisons, and communities.
Minor Requirements
Students who want to minor in French must begin with the course sequence FRE 2311- FRE 2312, or show evidence that they have achieved an equal level of proficiency in French.
· FRE 2311 - Intermediate French I
· FRE 2312 - Intermediate French II
· FRE 3306 - French Composition and Grammar
· FRE 3311 - French Civilization
· FRE 3312 – French Conversation and Pronunciation
Students should choose the remaining 3 semester hours from the following courses:
· FRE 3310 - Survey of French Literature
· FRE 3318 - French Literature of the 17th Century
· FRE 3324 – 20th Century French Prose
Minor Course Sequence
FRE 3306 – French Composition and Grammar, and FRE 3312 – French Conversation and Pronunciation are offered in the fall and spring semesters respectively. Students are strongly encouraged to take these courses in this order and before they take other 3000- or 4000-level courses.
Other Information
Study Abroad Opportunities for French Minors
With the approval of the department, students may include up to 6 semester hours of credit from study abroad programs approved by the office of International Programs. Such courses must be taught in French and have French language content.
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