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The French Minor

The French minor is designed to give students the opportunity to improve their knowledge of French language and culture (literature, civilization, history, film). Courses taken for the minor may also be counted for Basic Degree and major requirements.

Requirements: 18 credits

Prescribed Courses (6 credits):

• 201 (3) Oral Communication and Reading Comprehension
• 202 (3) Grammar and Composition

Additional Courses (6 credits):

Select 6 credits from a and b, or b and c, or a and c:

1. 316 Business Writing in French (3)
2. 331 French Culture and Civilization I (3) or 332 French Culture and Civilization II (3)
3. 351 Introduction to French Literature I (3) or 352 Introduction to French Literature II (3)

Supporting Courses (6 credits):

Two 400-Level French courses chosen in consultation with a French Department advisor.

Students may obtain equivalent credits for one or more of these courses by participating in the University's education abroad programs in Aix, Avignon, Paris, Montpellier, Strasbourg, Brussels, Besançon, Québec, and Sénégal (for more information please contact an Advisor in the French and Francophone Studies Department).

Students wishing to graduate with a minor must declare the minor no later than the end of the semester prior to graduation. All required course work must be completed with a grade of "C" or higher by the end of the semester the student plans to graduate.

Completion of the minor should help students in their graduate work or in securing positions which require the use of the French language, such as business, journalism, civil service, law, and teaching.

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