Program at a glance
Dive into French Culture and Language
Department
Our French program prepares students to interpret, compare, and explain the culture and artistic works generated by the diverse societies of the French speaking world
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Bachelor of Arts in French
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French Minor
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About French
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Overview
Overview
As a result of the rigorous study in our program, graduates can:
- Demonstrate Intermediate Low to Advanced Low language skills according to the proficiency guidelines set by the American Council on Teaching Foreign Language (ACTFL) through listening comprehension, verbal communication, expository writing, and reading in French
- Interpret and explain language and linguistic cultural artifacts across time, cultures, and diverse societies in the French-speaking world
- Analyze and critique linguistic cultural artifacts in the diverse societies of the French-speaking world and compare these with their cultural backgrounds
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Outcomes
Outcomes
As a result of the rigorous study in our program, graduates can:
Demonstrate Intermediate Low to Advanced Low language skills according to the proficiency guidelines set by the American Council on Teaching Foreign Language (ACTFL) through listening comprehension, verbal communication, expository writing, and reading in French
Interpret and explain language and linguistic cultural artifacts across time, cultures, and diverse societies in the French-speaking world
Analyze and critique linguistic cultural artifacts in the diverse societies of the French-speaking world and compare these with their cultural backgrounds
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Program Requirements
Program Requirements
The French major requires no fewer than 30 hours beyond the general studies requirement, HFLF 201. These hours must include FLF Intermediate 202/252, 251/303, 304, 306, 307, 308, two elective courses at the 300 level, one Afro-French Literature (432, 433, 434), and one elective course at the 400 level. The department may approve substitutions. For honors students, HFLF 251 replaces HFLF 303. Students planning to certify as French teachers at the elementary or secondary level should also take HFLF 492 Applied Linguistics and HFLF 491 Methods of Teaching Modern Foreign Languages.
Minor Course of Study Requirements
The French minor requires no fewer than 18 hours in French beyond the general studies requirement. These hours must include HFLF 202/252, 251/303, 304, 306, 307, and 308.
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Earn The Major
Bachelor of Arts In French
General Education (Core) — 33-48 hours
Refer to the general education requirements for more information.
French Major — 30 hours
The following courses are required:
- HFLF 202 Intermediate French or
- HFLF 252 Intensive Intermediate French
- HFLF 303 General Conversation or
- HFLF 251 Intensive Intermediate French
- HFLF 304 General Conversation
- HFLF 305 Advanced French Grammar
- HFLF 307 Oral Communication Skills/Reading Selections in Francophone Literature
- HFLF 308 Reading Selections and Introduction to Textual Analysis
- Two 300-level and one 400-level French electives
Afro-French Literature (choose one)
- HFLF 432 Poetry of Negritude
- HFLF 433 Afro-French Folk Literature
- HFLF 434 Afro-French Novel
Summer study abroad credit is given with departmental approval and can substitute for certain courses offered during the regular academic year.
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Earn The Minor
French Minor
The following courses are required:
- HFLF 202 Intermediate French or HFLF 252 Intensive Intermediate French
- HFLF 303 General Conversation or HFLF 251 Intensive Intermediate French
- HFLF 304 General Conversation
- HFLF 305 Advanced French Grammar
- HFLF 307 Composition in French
- HFLF 308 Reading Selections and Introduction to Textual Analysis
Overview
As a result of the rigorous study in our program, graduates can:
- Demonstrate Intermediate Low to Advanced Low language skills according to the proficiency guidelines set by the American Council on Teaching Foreign Language (ACTFL) through listening comprehension, verbal communication, expository writing, and reading in French
- Interpret and explain language and linguistic cultural artifacts across time, cultures, and diverse societies in the French-speaking world
- Analyze and critique linguistic cultural artifacts in the diverse societies of the French-speaking world and compare these with their cultural backgrounds
Outcomes
As a result of the rigorous study in our program, graduates can:
Demonstrate Intermediate Low to Advanced Low language skills according to the proficiency guidelines set by the American Council on Teaching Foreign Language (ACTFL) through listening comprehension, verbal communication, expository writing, and reading in French
Interpret and explain language and linguistic cultural artifacts across time, cultures, and diverse societies in the French-speaking world
Analyze and critique linguistic cultural artifacts in the diverse societies of the French-speaking world and compare these with their cultural backgrounds
Program Requirements
The French major requires no fewer than 30 hours beyond the general studies requirement, HFLF 201. These hours must include FLF Intermediate 202/252, 251/303, 304, 306, 307, 308, two elective courses at the 300 level, one Afro-French Literature (432, 433, 434), and one elective course at the 400 level. The department may approve substitutions. For honors students, HFLF 251 replaces HFLF 303. Students planning to certify as French teachers at the elementary or secondary level should also take HFLF 492 Applied Linguistics and HFLF 491 Methods of Teaching Modern Foreign Languages.
Minor Course of Study Requirements
The French minor requires no fewer than 18 hours in French beyond the general studies requirement. These hours must include HFLF 202/252, 251/303, 304, 306, 307, and 308.
Bachelor of Arts In French
General Education (Core) — 33-48 hours
Refer to the general education requirements for more information.
French Major — 30 hours
The following courses are required:
- HFLF 202 Intermediate French or
- HFLF 252 Intensive Intermediate French
- HFLF 303 General Conversation or
- HFLF 251 Intensive Intermediate French
- HFLF 304 General Conversation
- HFLF 305 Advanced French Grammar
- HFLF 307 Oral Communication Skills/Reading Selections in Francophone Literature
- HFLF 308 Reading Selections and Introduction to Textual Analysis
- Two 300-level and one 400-level French electives
Afro-French Literature (choose one)
- HFLF 432 Poetry of Negritude
- HFLF 433 Afro-French Folk Literature
- HFLF 434 Afro-French Novel
Summer study abroad credit is given with departmental approval and can substitute for certain courses offered during the regular academic year.
French Minor
The following courses are required:
- HFLF 202 Intermediate French or HFLF 252 Intensive Intermediate French
- HFLF 303 General Conversation or HFLF 251 Intensive Intermediate French
- HFLF 304 General Conversation
- HFLF 305 Advanced French Grammar
- HFLF 307 Composition in French
- HFLF 308 Reading Selections and Introduction to Textual Analysis