French, B.A.

A major normally consists of at least nine courses beyond FRN-201 and usually includes:

• FRN-214 French Conversation
• FRN-215 French Composition
• at least 28 more credits in French courses numbered 220 or greater including at least one course numbered between 400 and 470.

Further considerations

All majors must enroll in at least one course in their major language during both their junior and senior years. All majors are also strongly encouraged to participate in a study away program before their senior year as well.

Students planning to teach French in elementary and/or secondary schools must complete a major in the field to obtain a teacher certificate. These students must also successfully complete:

• EDU-111 Perspectives on American Education
• EDU-120 Human Development
• EDU-221 Students with Exceptionalities
• EDU-350 Curriculum and Methods for Teaching Grades 9-12
• EDU-433 Foundations of Literacy Instruction
• EDU-434 Content Literacy Strategies and Modifications for Diverse Learners
• EDU-460 Critical Issues in Secondary Education
• EDU-472 Practicum: Secondary Teaching
• EDEP-670
• FRN-405 Introduction to French Linguistics
• LNG-210 General Linguistics or ENG-362 English Language: How It Works  
• MLL-450 Teaching Foreign Language Methods, K-12
• and, a study away experience

Course Options for First-Year Students

If you are interested in exploring classes within this department, here are some possibilities to consider.