French Majors & Minor
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The Major in French
Students who choose to major in French are expected to achieve advanced proficiency in oral and written French and to demonstrate a general understanding of the history of French and francophone literatures and cultures.
No more than 6 credit hours of AP or IB credit may count toward the 30 credit hours required for the major (3 credit hours for 2202 (formerly FREN 2501W) and 3 credit hours of “no equivalent” credit). All majors are strongly urged to study abroad for a semester or a year. Majors should consult their advisers about their choice of courses each semester.
Requirements
Required Courses – 9 credit hours (three courses)
- FREN 2202 (formerly 2501W): Intermediate Francophone Language and Cultures II
- FREN 3001: Texts and Contexts: Middle Ages to the Enlightenment
- FREN 3002: Texts and Contexts: Revolution to the Present
Communications – 6 credit hours (two courses)
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FREN 2201: Intermediate Francophone Language and Cultures I
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FREN 2614: Advanced Conversational French
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FREN 2800: Digital Storytelling
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FREN 2900: French for Business
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FREN 2950: French, Health, and Society
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FREN 2970: French for Law and Diplomacy in a Global Context
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FREN 3892: Special Topics in Communications and Intersections
Literatures and Cultures – 15 credit hours (five courses)
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FREN 2700: Great French and Francophone Works in English Translation
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FREN 3224: Media Medievalisms
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FREN 3230: French and Francophone Cinema
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FREN 3232: Introduction to Francophone Literature
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FREN 3233: Francophone Caribbean Literature
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FREN 3332: Popular Music and Social Change in France and the Francophone World
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FREN 3621: Enlightenment and Revolution
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FREN 3622: Identity and Family in French & Francophone Culture
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FREN 3634: Parisian Geographies: Paris in 19th and 20th century Art and Literature
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FREN 3730: The Beat Generation’s French Connection
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FREN 3891: Special Topics in Traditions
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FREN 4025: From Carnival to the “Carnivalesque”
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FREN 4027: Emile Zola: From Naturalist Novels to Social Activism
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FREN 4222: Terrorism and Contemporary Theater
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FREN 4234: Dangerous Bodies: Women in 19th Century Art and Literature
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FREN 4320: French Women and Feminisms
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FREN 4430: Minority Issues & Immigration in France
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FREN 4432: French Intellectual History
The Minor in French
The minor in French requires 18 credit hours of 2000-level or higher-level course work, including FREN 2202 (formerly 2501W), 3001, and 3002. All minors are expected to consult their advisers about their choice of courses. No course taught in English may count toward the minor. Students are encouraged to participate in a French study abroad program.
Declaring a Major or Minor
Complete the Major/Minor Declaration form. See the Major/Minor Declaration User Guide for more information.