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Requirements for the Major in French
Number of Units
Eight units are required, not including FREN 101, 102, or 201, but which may
include the SIP. No more than two of these units (in either language or
literature) may be earned during study abroad. Although a student may take any
number of courses at the 200 (intermediate) level, no more than two of these
courses may count toward the major.
Required Courses
FREN 301 Introduction to French Literature
FREN 490 Senior Seminar
Electives
At least two units in French literature chosen from:
FREN 401 Topics in French and Francophone Cultures
FREN 416 16th-Century French Literature
FREN 417 17th-Century French Literature
FREN 418 18th-Century French Literature and Thought
FREN 419 19th-Century French Literature
FREN 470 20th-Century French Literature
FREN 480 Francophone Literature
FREN 495 Advanced Literary Studies
All Francophone literature courses count toward the literature Area of Study
requirement for graduation.
Units from Study Abroad
Only two units, to be used toward the major in French, may be earned in a long
term (6 months) or an extended term (9 months) program. One unit only from a
short term (3 months) program.
Students may bring back from Study Abroad two units in Francophone literature,
language, or topics pertaining to the country/region; or just one unit if it is
a short-term program. Those who did not take French 301 before Study Abroad
will normally take that course upon their return to campus, but shall consult with
the department before doing so. All students will then take the senior seminar
plus the requisite number of 400 level courses (and possibly a SIP) in order to
complete the French major.
Majors are encouraged to develop appropriate cognate programs in areas
such as history, political science, economics, music, philosophy, international
and area studies, or international commerce. HIST 330 and 331 are highly recommended
for French majors.
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