Department Name

Francophone Studies

The Program

This minor combines the study of French language and culture with other academic interests.

All classes outside the Department of Modern Languages are taught in English.

This minor allows an expanded view of the Francophone world through disciplines other than language and civilization.

A student might use this minor in becoming an export/import specialist, interpreter, teacher, ESL teacher, foreign service officer, airline employee, travel agent, foreign correspondent, international banker, literary translator, or international financier.

Preparation

Those who have studied French in high school can begin at the intermediate or advanced level.

Requirements for the Minor

Twenty units, including:

FREN 320 - French Civilization: Past/Contemporary

Plus 19 additional units, to include:
-Any two 3-unit French courses at the level of FREN 107 and above.
-At least one course from three of the following departments:

Art

When courses treat French artists or French artistic movements:

ART 301 - The Artist or
ART 315 - Topics in 19th Century Art or
ART 316 - Topics in Early 20th Century Art

Business Administration

BA 410 - International Business (only with consent of instructor)

Geography

GEOG 320 - American/Canadian East or
GEOG 330 - Western Europe or
GEOG 472 - Topics in Regional Geography (relating to Francophone areas)

History

HIST 330 - History of West Africa
HIST 341 - European Cultural History Since 1700