French major leading to BA degree

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Talented and dedicated faculty engage students in the study of the languages, literatures, and cultures of the diverse populations that once spoke the Latin of the Roman Empire. Majors in Spanish and French learn to speak a second language fluently, explore the history and culture of its speakers through coursework and study abroad, and gain expertise in the literary arts by reading and analyzing texts produced from the medieval to the post-colonial periods.

Students may combine two languages in a Romance Language major, as well as study Italian and Portuguese language and culture. The affiliated Latin American and Caribbean Studies program provides the intellectual excitement of an interdisciplinary approach to the exploration of multicultural societies that speak French, Portuguese and Spanish.

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

Core Requirements

Complete all courses in the following list:

French Civilization

Choose one course from the following list:

French Electives 200-Level or Above

Choose 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.

French Electives 300-Level or Above

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

French Assessment Exam

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

Study Abroad