French Studies

The ability to think internationally and across cultures is the core mission of the College. With this in mind, French Studies is conceived and designed to support and strengthen students’ abilities to think, read, and write in French and about French literature, culture, and the Francophone world. Students will begin the French sequence according to prior experience and continue through advanced courses devoted to French literature, culture, and contemporary society. As part of their program of study, students will spend one semester at a French-speaking university or complete a series of courses in related disciplines; students will complete a capstone seminar in French Studies. Students who do not study in a French-speaking university will be encouraged to complete at least one travel course to France or the French-speaking world.

CORE REQUIREMENTS (26+ CREDITS)

The Modern Language requirement and at least one or more of the Intercultural Competencies; International Engagement; and/or Social Responsibility requirements may be fulfilled through courses in the major.

MAJOR REQUIREMENTS (45 CREDITS)

Take the following required courses (or equivalent proficiency) (18 Credits)

Four French Courses above the FRE 301-Level (12 Credits)

Major Electives (12 Credits)

One semester abroad in the French-speaking world (12 Credits)

or

and

three courses chosen from the following menu of associated classes (9 Credits):

Courses are to be selected in consultation with the student’s academic advisor and the Department Head.

Senior Capstone Requirement (3 Credits)

GENERAL ELECTIVES (54 CREDITS)

Complete courses in any academic discipline

* Pre-requisites may be required for courses outside of the major.

Note: All Bachelor of Arts Degrees require a total of 125 credits consisting of Core, Major, and General Elective courses and requirements.  Credits required in the Core and General Electives part of the degree plan may vary depending on Core course selections.