French Studies Minor

Students who minor in French studies are expected to achieve proficiency in oral and written French and demonstrate a general understanding of French and Francophone literatures and cultures. Four of the six required credits must be taken in courses that are taught in the target language. Study abroad in a French-speaking country is strongly encouraged.

Requirements for a minor in French studies:

Required Courses

FRN 205Intermediate French

3

FRN 209Intermediate French Conversaion

3

FRN 230Advanced French Grammar & Composition

3

FRN 260Lit & Cultures - French-Speaking World

3

Two courses at the 300 level

Courses taught in French

FRN 205Intermediate French

3

FRN 209Intermediate French Conversaion

3

FRN 230Advanced French Grammar & Composition

3

FRN 260Lit & Cultures - French-Speaking World

3

FRN 360French Cinema & Society

3

Courses taught in English

(Students may choose up to two of the following to complete the minor, although they are strongly encouraged to enroll in FRN 360 to fill one of the 300-level requirements)

FRN 340Autobiography and Exile

3

OR

FRN 540

 

FRN 341

OR

FRN 541

 

FRN 342

OR

FRN 542