BA in French Studies

Degree Requirements

Option A | French

Undergraduate College Core Requirements		43 credits*
French Studies Major		30 credits
FREN 307 Advanced Grammar and Composition	(3 credits)
FREN 350 Introduction to French Literary Study	(3 credits)
Eight French (FREN) courses numbered 201-475	(24 credits)
Open Electives		47 credits
TOTAL		120 credits

Option B | Interdisciplinary

Undergraduate College Core Requirements		43 credits*
French Studies Major		30 credits
FREN 307 Advanced Grammar and Composition	(3 credits)
FREN 350 Introduction to French Literary Study	(3 credits)
Four French (FREN) courses numbered 201-460	(12 credits)
Four courses, which may either be Interdisciplinary or in French**	(12 credits)
Open Electives		47 credits
TOTAL		120 credits

^{*Six core credits in modern languages and literature may be satisfied with major requirements.}

^{**Approved courses whose content is devoted substantially to the study of French or Francophone culture—literature, art, and history. The eligible disciplines include fine arts, history, modern languages and literatures, and philosophy. These courses may be in French or English.}

^{Please note: No more than 12 credits at the 200 level or 6 AP/IB credits may be applied to the Major.}

Sample Program

Options A and B
Year 1

FYE 101 First Year Experience	1 credit
ENGL 110 Writing in Context I (Fall)	3 credits
ENGL 120 Writing in Context II (Spring)	3 credits
Freshman Seminar	3 credits
Core Courses	6 credits
FREN Courses	6 credits
Open Electives	9 credits
TOTAL	31 credits

Year 2

Core Courses	18 credits
FREN 307 Advanced Grammar and Composition	3 credits
FREN 350 Introduction to French Literary Study	3 credits
Open Electives	6 credits
TOTAL	30 credits

Year 3

Core Courses	6 credits
FREN Courses	6 credits
FREN/HIST/FINE ARTS/PHIL Major Course	3 credits
Open Electives	15 credits
TOTAL	30 credits

Year 4

Core Courses	3 credits
FREN/HIST/FINE ARTS/PHIL Major Course	9 credits
Open Electives	17 credits
TOTAL	29 credits

Total Credits for Graduation – 120