Dec 30, 2024

2023 Undergraduate Catalog 1.1 (WINTER-SPRING)

2023 Undergraduate Catalog 1.1 (WINTER-SPRING) [ARCHIVED CATALOG - Consult with Your Academic Advisor for Your Catalog Year]

French (B.A.) - Hegis Code 1102.00 (No longer admitting students - being taught out)

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The focus of this major is to master French and learn to apply it to an occupation, a field of study, or other life interests. Students will develop an understanding of the grammar and literature of the French language and the cultures of the people who speak French. The Senior Research Project will combine French with background knowledge from courses in a Major Related Sequence (such as Education, Sociology or Human Rights Advocacy). This major is designed to meet the needs of those students intending to interact with a French-speaking population, be it in business and management, education, social services, journalism, law, travel and tourism, or other fields that require French.

Total credit hours required for degree: 120 credit hours

Program Learning Goals

Students who complete the BA in French will:

Demonstrate linguistic abilities in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing in French.
Recognize and explain different cultural beliefs and practices of the people who speak French

Academic Requirements

See Core section of this catalog.

Core: 34-55 Credit Hours

Major Course Requirements

At least 30 credits beyond the 202-level must be taken in French. Prior competency in French must be demonstrated before students are enrolled in courses beyond French 202. It is strongly recommended that at least 12 of the 300- and 400-level credits be taken abroad in a program approved by the language faculty in conjunction with the Director of International Programs. Students should begin working early with their advisors and with the Office of International Programs to plan for the overseas experience, including the likelihood of additional expense associated with travel.

Required Courses

Senior Project

FRE 490 - Independent Study (3 to 6)
(6 credits required)

Culture/ Civilization

One of the following:

Conversation

One of the following:

Literature

One of the following:

Advanced Grammar and Composition

FRE 337 - Advanced French Composition and Grammar Review (3)

Electives

4 courses at the 300/ 400 level (1 course may be in translation). Examples:

42 Credit Hours

Major Related Courses

Students must complete either Track A or Track B.

Track A: Theoretical Aspects of Cultural Sensitivity

6 Credit Hours

Track B: Experiential Track

Students may fulfill the cultural sensitivity requirements by passing the 101/102 sections of a language other than French. Students must have no prior experience with this language.

Secondary Foreign Language 101 (3)
Secondary Language 102 (3)

In consultation with the student’s advisor, the requirement can be satisfied with:

6 Credit Hours

Major Related Sequence

A sequence of courses in another field or combination of fields, as guided by the advisor, designed to complement the major courses. Content from the major related sequence will be integrated into the Senior Research Project (15-21)

Notes:

* It is anticipated that most incoming French Majors will already have completed the equivalent of FRE 101 - Beginning French I (3) and FRE 102 - Beginning French II (3) , and possibly FRE 201 - Intermediate French I (3) and FRE 202 - Intermediate French II (3) .

**May be repeated once for credit, provided topics are not the same.

Program Credits

Core	34-55 Credits
Major Course Requirements	42 Credits
Major Related Course Requirements	6 Credits
Major Related Sequence	15-21 Credits
College Electives	0-23 Credits

Total Credit Hours Required For Degree	120 Credits