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B.S. in French and Francophone Studies
French-Engineering Option

*The French-Engineering option is open only to students in an Engineering major.*

Please note that Basic Degree requirements for the BS in French/Engineering are different from those for the BA degree. Check the Blue Book for details.

I. FRENCH (39 Credits)
  • 201 (3) Oral Communication and Reading Comprehension
  • 202 (3) Grammar and Composition
  • 316 (3) French Linguistics
             OR 417 (3) French Phonology
             OR 418 (3) French Syntax
  • 331 (3) French Culture and Civilization I
  • 332 (3) French Culture and Civilization II
  • 351 (3) Introduction to French Literature I
  • 352 (3) Introduction to French Literature II
  • 401 (3) Advanced Oral Communication
  • 402Y (3) Advanced Grammar and Writing
  • 409 (3) Commercial and Technical Translation
  • 430 (3) Contemporary France
  • one 400-level French course (3)
  • one 400-level French course (3)
II. ENGINEERING (21 credits) *

Select 21 credits of engineering courses in consultation with an engineering advisor

NOTE: All French-Engineering majors are required to participate in a one-semester study or work experience in a French-speaking country, during which up to 9 credits in French and up to 12 credits in Engineering may be earned. The work experience may take the form of a professional internship (ENGR 195I) or be part of a cooperative education sequence (ENGR 295I, 395I, or 495I). Students should complete FR 201, 202, 331, 332, 351, 352 and one French linguistics course prior to a study or work experience abroad.

Required French courses may be substituted with an approval of the Advisor in the French and Francophone Studies Department.

Questions pertaining to General Education requirements or to career opportunities should be addressed to your major advisor in Engineering.

*See the "Baccalaureate Degree Programs Bulletin" for a list of the total credits required to earn a B.S. degree in the selected engineering major

Note: Common courses for all major options are FR201, FR202, FR331, FR332, FR351, FR352, and one French Linguistics course.

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The Department of French and Francophone Studies
The Pennsylvania State University
237 Burrowes Building
University Park, PA 16802
Tel: 814.865.1492 | Fax: 814.863.1103

Director of Undergraduate Studies
Kathryn Grossman
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Department Head
Bénédicte Monicat
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Director of Graduate Studies
Jean-Claude Vuillemin
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