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Minor in French
The French minor program can enable students to achieve a reasonable
proficiency in listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills.
The program also introduces students to French literature and culture.
The minor in French requires a minimum of five (5)
courses, as follows:
Required Core Course—FRN 103
Required Distribution Courses—Four
(4) additional course credits in FRN beyond the 103 level, as
specified by the Department of Foreign Languages
Exploring the Minor—Students
interested in French as a minor should complete or waive FRN 101
and FRN 102 during their first year. Those who have had previous
experience with French should contact the faculty in French for
a waiver interview, which will determine their appropriate entry-level
course.
Admission to the Minor—To be admitted to
this minor, students must complete FRN 103 or a higher-level course
taught in French with a grade of C or higher.
Course Sequencing Considerations
(in order to complete degree requirements within eight terms)—Whether
starting with FRN 101 or at a higher level, prospective French
minors should begin taking FRN courses as soon as possible. Unless
waived, all introductory and intermediate courses (FRN 101, 102,
103) must be taken in sequence. After completion of FRN 103, students
may take FRN 300, FRN 310, and courses beyond FRN 310 in any order.
The courses beyond FRN 310 also may be taken in any order.
Proficiency
Requirements for the Minor—A grade of C or higher
in each required FRN course and in each collateral course is required
for continuation in the minor. In addition to specified course
requirements, each student must satisfy departmental standards
for written and oral communication. Minors must meet all departmental
requirements, including a B average (3.0 GPA) in French, in order
to receive financial support from the Department to study abroad.
Other
Considerations in the Minor—The Department offers
financial assistance for French minors who wish to study abroad.
Acceptance into the minor neither requires nor guarantees a term
abroad. Nevertheless, minors are encouraged strongly to study abroad
during a Short or Summer term in a French-speaking culture program
approved by the Department, which advises students in selecting
the proper program and applying for scholarships. Curriculum Guide
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