Romance Languages major, with a French emphasis, leading to a BA degree

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A major in Romance languages, with a French emphasis, leading to a Bachelor of Arts degree consists of at least 33 credits as follows:

FREN 261, 273, and 397
One course in civilization: FREN 280, 281, 282, 283 or 285
One additional French course numbered 200 or above. The department head may approve any one Romance language literature, film, or culture course taught in English by Romance Languages faculty toward this requirement.
Four additional French courses numbered 300 or above
Completion of the intermediate level or its equivalent in Spanish (SPAN 162, 164 or 172) and one of the following three pairings:

SPAN 220 and 240
SPAN 211 and 240
SPAN 212 and 220

The department strongly recommends a study-abroad experience of at least one semester, and preferably one academic year.

Students interested in using Portuguese or Italian in combination with French or Spanish for the Romance Languages major should consult with the appropriate faculty member (or department head).

1. Required courses

2. Once course in civilization from:

3. One additional French course numbered 200 or above

The department head may approve any one Romance language literature, film, or culture course taught by Romance Languages faculty toward this requirement.

4. Four additional French courses numbered 300 or above

5. Completion of the intermediate level or its equivalent in Spanish:

SPAN 162 - Intermediate Spanish II 162
SPAN 164 - Advanced Intermediate Spanish 164
SPAN 172

and one of the following three pairings:

Study abroad

The department strongly recommends a study-abroad experience of at least one semester, and preferably one academic year.