French and Francophone Studies, B.A.

Requirements for the Major in French and Francophone Studies:

A minimum of 10 courses beyond the 101-level, including two 300-level courses, three 400-level courses, and FRN 489  (Senior Project). Participation in a Union Term Abroad program is normally expected. Courses listed under “Literature in Translation” may or may not count toward the major, interdepartmental major, or minor. One term of related history, one term of philosophy, and one term of English literature are strongly recommended, as well as relevant courses in art history in the major.

Requirements for Secondary School Certification:

• PSY 246 , and “Structured Field Experiences” (EDS 500A, and EDS 500B each a noncredit course). Requirements within the major include:
• Twelve courses in the same language sequence (French, German, Spanish), including FRN 303 , GER 202  or SPN 203 , a civilization/culture course, a survey course, three courses at the 400 level, and 450.
• Participation in at least one of Union’s Terms Abroad in an appropriate country as required. Additional experiences in foreign cultures, intensive language programs, and/or terms abroad are highly recommended.
• Interdepartmental, interdisciplinary, and dual majors must complete all requirements listed for the individual major to qualify for the program.
• MLL majors are encouraged to take courses in more than one language and also to seek certification in more than one language. A student must complete a full major in each language in which certification is sought. Students seeking certification in more than one language are recommended to complete the combined degree program which will allow for greater flexibility in course selection as well as the possibility for two terms abroad.