French Studies Minor

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Program Learning Outcomes

Express information and opinions verbally in consistent, effective and clear French
Write in French using the disciplinary conventions and methodologies of literary and cultural analysis
Comprehend oral discourse produced by native speakers of French
Appreciate the linguistic, ethnic, racial, religious, cultural and social diversity of the French-speaking world

Minor Requirements (20 units)

The two semesters of lower-division French language courses (FREN 101 and FREN 102) serve as a prerequisite but do not count toward the units necessary for the major.

200-level Courses (8 units)

300-level Courses (8 units)

A minimum of 4 units of 300-level coursework must be completed in French. Courses with French titles are taught in French.

Electives (4 units)

Notes

If students have already acquired the level of proficiency equivalent to FREN 201 or FREN 203, an additional 4-unit course at a higher level is required to complete the 20 units required by the minor.
Students must complete 12 units in residence.

Study Abroad

Students are encouraged to spend a summer in France, in another French speaking country, or a semester abroad at a French-speaking university. 8 units of coursework completed abroad may be used toward the major. Please consult your adviser before enrolling.