French, B.A.

French Degree Requirements

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

General Education Core

See General Education

Core Course Requirements 16-17 credits
Knowledge Areas Requirements 16 credits

University Requirements

Experiential Education (3 Credits)

UNIV 1010 - EDGE Program Introduction 1 credits
UNIV 3925 - EDGE Project Proposal: [Engagement Center] 1 credits
UNIV 4925 - EDGE Program Completion: [Engagement Center] 1 credits

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 credits
FREN 1020 - Beginning French II 4 credits
FREN 2010 - Intermediate French I 4 credits
FREN 2020 - Intermediate Grammar & Conversation 4 credits

Required Courses (21 Credits)

Four of the following:

FREN 3010 - Advanced Conversation 3 credits
FREN 3210 - Advanced French Grammar 3 credits
FREN 3220 - Composition & Discussion 3 credits
FREN 3230 - Advanced Vocabulary Study 3 credits
FREN 3410 - Adv Phonetics & Pronunciation 3 credits
FREN 4510 - Introduction to Translation 3 credits
FREN 4640 - Topics in French Studies 3 credits
FREN 4921 - Study Abroad: French Language 4 credits

Three of the following:

FREN 3510 - History & Culture of Premodern France 3 credits
FREN 3510 - History & Culture of Modern France
FREN 4210 - French Poetry 3 credits
FREN 4220 - French Novel and Short Story 3 credits
FREN 4230 - French Theater 3 credits
FREN 4640 - Topics in French Studies 3 credits
FREN 4923 - Study Abroad: French Culture 3 credits

Electives (9 Credits)

The remaining hours must be 3000 – level and/or 4000 – level courses and can include: 9 credits

FREN 4900 - Methods of Teaching Foreign Language in the Public Schools 3 credits
(FREN 4640 & FREN 3510 may be repeated once for credit.)

Requirements for Teacher Candidates

FREN 4980 - Student Teaching 2 credits

Other Electives (39 Credits)

Free Electives as approved by the Advisor 39 credits

Total Credits, B.A. degree: 120-122

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. To qualify for the teaching license, students must complete the sequence of professional education courses listed by the department of teacher education. (See Professional Education Requirements for Secondary Licensure at the end of this section.) Students planning to license in French must enroll in FREN 4900 . Students may be recommended for the Utah Basic Professional Licensure within secondary education by earning the bachelor’s degree and satisfactorily completing the major/minor program. Those working toward the major may also select an appropriate minor.

Professional Education Requirements for Secondary Licensure

Please see the degree requirements for Secondary Education Licensure . Some classes required for the licensure cannot be taken until the teacher candidate has been admitted to the Teacher Education Department. Please consult your advisor or the Teacher Education Department for further instruction.