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French Major, B.A.

Majors and Minors in Modern Languages

I. Required Core Courses

Select 22 credits from French courses numbered 3300 and above.

Subtotal 22 Credits

II. Required Electives

Select 6 credits of electives with consent of advisor.

Subtotal 6 Credits

Total Semester Credits Required for Major 28 Credits

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SUGGESTED SEMESTER SCHEDULE FOR FRENCH MAJOR, B.A.

The following is a list of required language courses arranged by year. This schedule is intended to help students plan their courses in an orderly fashion; however, these are only suggestions and this schedule is flexible. Students entering with previous high school language background may begin at the 2000 or 3000 level. See department chair for placement testing.

The following liberal education courses are recommended for students majoring in a modern language: European and/or other appropriate History courses, Philosophy, European and/or appropriate Art History courses, folk dance, Economics, or Political Science.

Freshman

FREN 1111 Elementary French I
FREN 1112 Elementary French II
Second major or minor course work
Liberal Education requirements

Sophomore

FREN 2211 Intermediate French I
FREN 2212 Intermediate French II
Second major or minor course work
Liberal Education requirements

Junior

FREN 3311 Conversation and Composition
FREN 3312 Introduction to French Literature and Culture
Second major or minor course work
Complete Liberal Education requirements

Senior

FREN 4427 Phonetics and Linguistics
French 3317 or above
Complete second major or minor course work