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    Mar 28, 2024  
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French major leading to BA degree


A major in French leading to a Bachelor of Arts degree requires demonstrated proficiency in listening, speaking, reading, and writing, and completion of at least 30 credits distributed as follows:

  1. FREN 261, 273, and 397
  2. One course in civilization: FREN 280, 281, 282, 283, or 285 
  3. Two additional French courses numbered 200 or above. The department head may approve any one Romance languages literature, film, or culture course taught in English by Romance Languages faculty toward this requirement.
  4. Four additional French courses numbered 300 or above, except FREN 493.
  5. Completion of the French Assessment Exam (FAE), a four-skills assessment, in winter term of senior year.

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

Students who wish to work in French and another Romance Language are advised to see the description of the Romance Languages major.

 

3. Take two additional French courses numbered 200 or above.


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

4. Take four additional French courses numbered 300 or above, except FREN 493.


5. French Assessment Exam


Completion of the French Assessment Exam (FAE), a four-skills assessment, in winter term of senior year.

Study Abroad


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