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French Undergraduate Major (BA, HBA)
- Demonstrate Intermediate-High or equivalent proficiency on an officially certified oral examination in a language other than English.
- Read and analyze written literary and nonfiction genres from multilingual and non-English speaking cultures in their original language.
- Understand, analyze, and interact with visual and multimodal genres such as film, video, and social media from multilingual and non-English speaking cultures.
- Explore and reflect on the experiences of members of linguistic or cultural communities that have been historically marginalized due to race, gender, sexual identity, social class or other social constructs.
- Understand, analyze and reflect on personal identity and positionality in global/polycultural contexts.
- Describe ways in which linguistic behavior is used to reinforce social identities.
- Understand and explain the concept of colonialism and identify its social and economic effects in different parts of the world.
- Demonstrate understanding of the nature of nationalism and its effects on relations within and between countries.
- Describe the role of language in creating and maintaining systems of ideological and social control.
- Interact with community organizations affiliated with multilingual and non-English speaking communities.
- Experience everyday life in multilingual and non-English speaking communities for at least one full term.
- Integrate academic topics from the classroom with multilingual/polycultural interpersonal relationships.
All prospective majors must see a World Languages and Cultures advisor at least once a year.
French Undergraduate Major Track I
In order to qualify for Track I, students with no previous experience in French must first complete the lower-division French language sequences (FR 111, FR 112, FR 113, FR 211, FR 212, FR 213). Students with previous French experience are encouraged to take a placement test (see World Languages and Cultures website) and to enroll in the lower-division course they placed into, after talking with a WLC advisor.
Students who qualify for Track I will need 45 upper-division French credits to complete the French major. Required French core courses may not be taken S/U. Students must have a minimum 3.0 GPA (B average or better) in required core courses for the major. Students are strongly encouraged to take more upper-division courses in French, and to pursue another major or additional minors to broaden their university experience and to better prepare themselves for the job market.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Core | ||
| FR 311 & FR 312 & FR 313 |
THIRD-YEAR FRENCH and THIRD-YEAR FRENCH and THIRD-YEAR FRENCH |
9 |
| FR 333 | *FRENCH CULTURE AND SOCIETY SINCE THE REVOLUTION | 3 |
| FR 339 | FRENCH: FRANCOPHONE STUDIES | 3 |
| FR 340 | INTRODUCTION TO FRENCH LITERARY STUDIES | 3 |
| FR 411 | FOURTH-YEAR FRENCH | 3 |
| FR 439 | ^FRENCH-ADVANCED COMPOSITION | 3 |
| French electives selected from upper division courses as approved by the major advisor 1 | 21 | |
| Bacc Core Courses | 51 | |
| Liberal Arts Core | 15 | |
| General Electives 2 | 69 | |
| Total Credits | 180 | |
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Baccalaureate Core Courses (BCC)
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Writing Intensive Courses (WIC)
1
WLC 230 may be used to satisfy a French elective on approval by the major advisor
2
Electives may include exploratory courses, additional courses in major, additional major or minor
French Undergraduate Major Track II
In order to qualify for Track II of the French Undergraduate Major, students must meet with a WLC advisor and present documentation certifying Intermediate High level on a standardized proficiency exam approved by the French Section of World Languages and Cultures.
Students who qualify for Track II will need 36 upper-division French credits to complete the French major. Required French core courses may not be taken S/U. Students must have a minimum 3.0 GPA (B average or better) in required core courses for the major. Students are strongly encouraged to take more upper-division courses in French, and to pursue another major or additional minors to broaden their university experience and to better prepare themselves for the job market.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Core | ||
| FR 333 | *FRENCH CULTURE AND SOCIETY SINCE THE REVOLUTION | 3 |
| FR 339 | FRENCH: FRANCOPHONE STUDIES | 3 |
| FR 340 | INTRODUCTION TO FRENCH LITERARY STUDIES | 3 |
| FR 411 | FOURTH-YEAR FRENCH | 3 |
| FR 439 | ^FRENCH-ADVANCED COMPOSITION | 3 |
| French electives selected from upper division courses as approved by the major advisor | 21 | |
| Bacc Core Courses | 51 | |
| Liberal Arts Core | 15 | |
| General Electives 1 | 78 | |
| Total Credits | 180 | |
*
Baccalaureate Core Course (BCC)
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Writing Intensive Course (WIC)
1
Electives may include exploratory courses, additional courses in major, additional major or minor
Degree plans are subject to change and the following is only an example of how students may complete their degree in four years. Students should consult their advisor to determine the best degree plan for them. Contact details for advisors can be found on the Academic Advising page.
French Major Track I
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| FALL | CREDITS | |
| FR 111 | FIRST-YEAR FRENCH | 4 |
| Bacc Core: Math | 3 | |
| Bacc Core: Writing I | 3 | |
| Bacc Core: Speech | 3 | |
| PAC Elective | 1 | |
| Credits | 14 | |
| WINTER | ||
| FR 112 | FIRST-YEAR FRENCH | 4 |
| Bacc Core: Perspectives - Biological Science | 4 | |
| CLA Core: Humanities | 3 | |
| General Electives (exploratory courses, minor/s, additional major, etc.) | 3 | |
| PAC Elective | 1 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| SPRING | ||
| FR 113 | FIRST-YEAR FRENCH | 4 |
| CLA Core: Social Sciences | 3 | |
| Bacc Core: Cultural Diversity | 3 | |
| Bacc Core: Literature & The Arts | 3 | |
| Bacc Core: Fitness | 2 | |
| PAC Elective | 1 | |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Second Year | ||
| FALL | ||
| FR 211 | SECOND-YEAR FRENCH | 4 |
| Bacc Core: Perspectives - Physical Science | 4 | |
| Bacc Core: Social Processes | 3 | |
| Bacc Core: Writing II | 3 | |
| General Electives (exploratory courses, minor/s, additional major, etc.) | 2 | |
| Credits | 16 | |
| WINTER | ||
| FR 212 | SECOND-YEAR FRENCH | 4 |
| Bacc Core: Perspectives - Additional Science | 4 | |
| Bacc Core: Western Culture | 3 | |
| CLA Core: Non-Western Culture | 3 | |
| Credits | 14 | |
| SPRING | ||
| FR 213 | SECOND-YEAR FRENCH | 4 |
| Bacc Core: Difference Power and Discrimination | 3 | |
| CLA Core: Fine Arts | 3 | |
| General Electives (exploratory courses, minor/s, additional major, etc.) | 5 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Third Year | ||
| FALL | ||
| FR 311 | THIRD-YEAR FRENCH | 3 |
| Bacc Core: Contemporary Global Issues | 3 | |
| CLA Core: Additional Course | 3 | |
| General Electives (exploratory courses, minor/s, additional major, etc.) | 6 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| WINTER | ||
| FR 312 | THIRD-YEAR FRENCH | 3 |
| FR 319 | SELECTED TOPICS IN FRENCH LANGUAGE (Gastronomie française = French elective) | 3 |
| Bacc Core: Science Technology & Society | 3 | |
| General Electives (exploratory courses, minor/s, additional major, etc.) | 6 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| SPRING | ||
| FR 313 | THIRD-YEAR FRENCH | 3 |
| FR 300 | ADVANCED FRENCH CONVERSATION (French elective) | 3 |
| WLC 334 | FASHION AND DESIGN IN THE FRANCOPHONE WORLD (French Elective) | 3 |
| General Electives (exploratory courses, minor/s, additional major, etc.) | 6 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Fourth Year | ||
| FALL | ||
| FR 339 | FRENCH: FRANCOPHONE STUDIES | 3 |
| FR 340 | INTRODUCTION TO FRENCH LITERARY STUDIES | 3 |
| WLC 320 | *FRANCOPHONE CULTURES IN FILM (French elective) | 3 |
| General Electives (exploratory courses, minor/s, additional major, etc.) | 6 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| WINTER | ||
| FR 411 | FOURTH-YEAR FRENCH | 3 |
| WLC 429 | *FRENCH SOCIETY THROUGH ITS CINEMA (French elective) | 3 |
| General Electives (exploratory courses, minor/s, additional major, etc.) | 9 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| SPRING | ||
| FR 333 | *FRENCH CULTURE AND SOCIETY SINCE THE REVOLUTION | 3 |
| FR 439 | ^FRENCH-ADVANCED COMPOSITION | 3 |
| FR 315 | FRENCH FOR BUSINESS (French elective) | 3 |
| General Electives (exploratory courses, minor/s, additional major, etc.) | 6 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Total Credits | 180 | |
French Major Track II
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| FALL | CREDITS | |
| FR 339 | FRENCH: FRANCOPHONE STUDIES | 3 |
| Bacc Core: Math | 3 | |
| Bacc Core: Fitness | 2 | |
| Bacc Core: Writing I | 3 | |
| Bacc Core: Speech | 3 | |
| Credits | 14 | |
| WINTER | ||
| FR 319 | SELECTED TOPICS IN FRENCH LANGUAGE (Gastronomie française = French elective) | 3 |
| Bacc Core: Perspectives - Biological Science | 4 | |
| CLA Core: Humanities | 3 | |
| General Electives (exploratory, minor, additional major, etc) | 4 | |
| PAC Elective | 1 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| SPRING | ||
| FR 300 | ADVANCED FRENCH CONVERSATION (French elective) | 3 |
| CLA Core: Social Sciences | 3 | |
| Bacc Core: Cultural Diversity | 3 | |
| Bacc Core: Literature & The Arts | 3 | |
| PAC Elective | 1 | |
| General Electives (exploratory, minor/s, additional major, etc.) | 3 | |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Second Year | ||
| FALL | ||
| FR 319 | SELECTED TOPICS IN FRENCH LANGUAGE (Translation = French elective) | 3 |
| Bacc Core: Perspectives - Physical Science | 4 | |
| Bacc Core: Social Processes | 3 | |
| Bacc Core: Writing II | 3 | |
| PAC Elective | 1 | |
| Credits | 14 | |
| WINTER | ||
| WLC 320 | *FRANCOPHONE CULTURES IN FILM (French elective) | 3 |
| Bacc Core: Perspectives - Additional Science | 4 | |
| Bacc Core: Western Culture | 3 | |
| CLA Core: Non-Western Culture | 3 | |
| General Electives (exploratory, minor/s, additional major, etc) | 3 | |
| Credits | 16 | |
| SPRING | ||
| FR 333 | *FRENCH CULTURE AND SOCIETY SINCE THE REVOLUTION | 3 |
| WLC 230 | *FRANCE TODAY: CULTURES WITHIN AND BEYOND ITS BORDERS (French elective) | 3 |
| Bacc Core: Different, Power & Discrimination | 3 | |
| CLA Core: Fine Arts | 3 | |
| General Electives (exploratory, minor/s, additional major, etc) | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Third Year | ||
| FALL | ||
| WLC 429 | *FRENCH SOCIETY THROUGH ITS CINEMA (French elective) | 3 |
| Bacc Core: Contemporary Global Issues | 3 | |
| CLA Core: Additional Liberal Arts Course | 3 | |
| General Electives (exploratory, minor/s, additional major, etc) | 6 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| WINTER | ||
| WLC 334 | FASHION AND DESIGN IN THE FRANCOPHONE WORLD (French elective) | 3 |
| Bacc Core: Science Technology & Society | 3 | |
| General Electives (exploratory, minor/s, additional major, etc) | 9 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| SPRING | ||
| FR 315 | FRENCH FOR BUSINESS (French elective) | 3 |
| General Electives (exploratory, minor/s, additional major, etc) | 12 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Fourth Year | ||
| FALL | ||
| FR 340 | INTRODUCTION TO FRENCH LITERARY STUDIES | 3 |
| General Electives (exploratory, minor/s, additional major, etc) | 12 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| WINTER | ||
| FR 439 | ^FRENCH-ADVANCED COMPOSITION | 3 |
| General Electives (exploratory, minor/s, additional major, etc) | 12 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| SPRING | ||
| FR 411 | FOURTH-YEAR FRENCH | 3 |
| General Electives (exploratory, minor/s, additional major, etc) | 12 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Total Credits | 180 | |
