French, B.A.

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French Degree Requirements

The first four semesters of French or equivalent studies as approved by the department are required for all students majoring or minoring in language with an emphasis in French. Students who demonstrate advanced proficiency may receive credit by examination for some or all of the following classes: FREN 1010 , FREN 1020 or FREN 1030 ; FREN 2010 , FREN 2020 .

General Education Requirement (32-36 Credits)

See General Education .

Core Course Requirements 12-13 credits
Knowledge Area Requirements 20-23 credits

Experiential Education University Requirement - EDGE Program (3 Credits)

NOTE: As of 7/12/2019, students pursuing this bachelor’s degree are no longer required to complete the EDGE courses for graduation.

See Experiential Education .

EDGE 1010 - Becoming an Engaged Learner 1 credit
EDGE 3000-level (EDGE 3010 , EDGE 3020 , EDGE 3030 , EDGE 3040 , or EDGE 3050 ) 1 credit
EDGE 4000-level (EDGE 4010 , EDGE 4020 , EDGE 4030 , EDGE 4040 , or EDGE 4050 ) 1 credit

BA Degree – Foreign Language Requirement (16 credits or proficiency test)

All students must satisfy these requirements before achieving advanced standing. All French majors and minors have the following core courses which must be satisfied.

FREN 1010 - Beginning French I 4 Credit(s)
FREN 1020 - Beginning French II 4 Credit(s) OR FREN 1030 - Accelerated French I

Required Courses (30 Credits)

FREN 2010 - Intermediate French I 4 Credit(s)
FREN 2020 - Intermediate Grammar & Conversation 4 Credit(s)

Four of the following:

FREN 3010 - Advanced Conversation 3 Credit(s)
FREN 3210 - Advanced French Grammar 3 Credit(s)
FREN 3220 - Composition & Discussion 3 Credit(s)
FREN 3230 - Advanced Vocabulary Study 3 Credit(s)
FREN 3640 - Topics in French Language 3 Credit(s)
FREN 3921 - Study Abroad: French Language 3 Credit(s)
FREN 4510 - Introduction to Translation 3 Credit(s)

Three of the following:

FREN 3510 - History & Culture of Premodern France 3 Credit(s)
FREN 3512 - History & Culture of Modern France 3 Credit(s)
FREN 3923 - Study Abroad: French Culture 3 Credit(s)
FREN 4210 - French Poetry 3 Credit(s)
FREN 4220 - French Novel and Short Story 3 Credit(s)
FREN 4230 - French Theater 3 Credit(s)
FREN 4640 - Topics in French Studies 3 Credit(s) (may be repeated once for credit)

Other Electives

Free Electives as approved by the Advisor may be taken to complete the BA degree requirements to reach 120 total credits

Total Credits, B.A. degree: 120

Note

No course for which a grade lower than “C-” is received may be counted toward the credit hour requirement for any major or minor emphasis in the department. Those working toward the major may also select an appropriate minor.