French Major – Bachelor of Arts

Program Competencies

Students completing the French major will be expected to have the following competencies:

  1. Proficiency in the four language skills: listening, speaking, reading and writing.
  2. Familiarity with the culture and civilization of France and other Francophone countries.
  3. Familiarity with the most significant works of French literature.

Additional competencies for Teacher Education Students

Students who are seeking additional certification for teaching are expected to possess those competences determined by the TEP.

Assessment

Listening and reading exams will be given at the intermediate level. An exit exam testing the fours skills will be administered at the advanced level.

Program Requirements

General Education

General Education courses

variable

FRN 499CSenior Colloquium in French

3

Total Credit Hours:36

Refer to the General Education section for a complete listing of general education requirements for the University.

Major Requirements

FRN 101Beginning French I

3

FRN 102Beginning French II

3

FRN 201Intermediate French

3

FRN 202Conversation and Composition

3

FRN 301Advanced Grammar and Composition

3

FRN 302Advanced Phonetics and Conversation

3

FRN 303Survey of French Literature I

3

FRN 304Survey of French Literature II

3

Electives above FRN 202

6

Total Credit Hours:30

Minor

All majors must also include a minor or additional major. See Terms to Know.
Total Credit Hours:21

General Electives

Total Credit Hours:33

Total Credit Hours: 120