Mar 19, 2026

2026-2027 General Catalog [Effective Fall 2026]

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2026-2027 General Catalog [Effective Fall 2026]

French (Minor)

Location(s): Main Campus

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Program Information

All courses must be passed with a C- (1.7) or better to be counted in the minor.

French Minor Curriculum (28 Credits)

Core Courses (16 Credits)

FREN 1010 - Beginning French I 4 Credit(s) [GE Humanities]
FREN 1020 - Beginning French II 4 Credit(s) [GE Humanities]
FREN 2010 - Intermediate French I 4 Credit(s) [GE Humanities]
FREN 2020 - Intermediate Grammar and Conversation 4 Credit(s) [GE Humanities]

Grammar & Language Courses (6 Credits)

Complete two of the following:

FREN 3100 - Conversation Through Film 3 Credit(s)
FREN 3210 - Advanced French Grammar 3 Credit(s)
FREN 3220 - Composition and Discussion 3 Credit(s)
FREN 3410 - Advanced French Phonetics and Pronunciation 3 Credit(s)
FREN 3640 - Topics in French Language 3 Credit(s)
FREN 3921 - Study Abroad: French Language II 3 Credit(s)
FREN 4510 - Introduction to Translation 3 Credit(s)

Culture Courses (6 Credits)

Complete two of the following:

FREN 3512 - History and Culture of Modern France 3 Credit(s)
FREN 3923 - Study Abroad: French Culture 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)
LANG 3250 - World Cinema 3 Credit(s)

Total Credits, Minor: 28

Program Learning Outcomes

Narrate and describe in all major time frames using vocabulary appropriate for the level.
Read and write about academic and professional topics.
Discuss (in writing and orally) abstract subjects and communicate supporting opinions.
Critically analyze and interpret cultural artifacts and a wide variety of texts.
Demonstrate knowledge of literary terms, genres, and concepts.
Deliver coherent presentations on a variety of topics.