We invite all students interested in French and Francophone Studies to consider declaring a minor or a major.

The Department of French recently updated its program requirements, which will begin to take effect in Fall 2025. 

All majors and minors are required to take (or place out of) FREN 3031, which is a prerequisite for all courses numbered 3040 or above. FREN 3031 is designed to hone our students' language skills, priming them for success in future courses at the advanced level.

For the minor, students must successfully complete 5 courses in addition to FREN 3031 or its equivalent (for a total of 6 courses, or 18 credits). Of those courses, one must be taken at the 4000 level.

For the major, students must successfully complete 9 courses in addition to FREN 3031 or its equivalent (for a total of 10 courses, or 30 credits). Of those courses, three must be taken at the 4000 level.

For both the major and the minor, students must take at least 1 course in literature/culture of the pre-Revolutionary period (Medieval to 1800) AND 1 course in literature/culture of the post-Revolutionary period (1800 to the Present). Students may satisfy this requirement with courses at the 3000 or 4000 level. For a list of sample courses that satisfy these respective requirements, see here.

Feel free to consult the Director of Undergraduate Programs for any questions you have, or if you would like more information.

When you are ready to delare either a major or a minor, please use the online form available here.

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