I. Prerequisites (do not count towards major)

 By placement exam or the following courses:

• FREN 101 - Fundamentals of Oral and Written French I

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• FREN 102 - Fundamentals of Oral and Written French II OR
• FREN 182 - Fundamentals of Oral French II in Paris OR
• FREN 183 - Beginning Intensive Conversation in Paris

II. Intermediate French (4 credits)

• FREN 201 - Intermediate French or placement in upper-level French courses by examination, or through receiving a score of 4 or 5 on the AP exam.
• FREN 280 - DIS On-site Seminar: French Culture
• FREN 281 - Intermediate French in Paris
• FREN 283 - Intermediate Intensive Conversation in France

III. Advanced Intermediate French language and culture (8 credits)

• FREN 302 - Contemporary French Society and Cross-Cultural Perspectives
• FREN 304 - Contemporary Francophone Cinema
• FREN 306 - From Word to Text
• FREN 381 - Advanced Conversation in Paris: Contemporary Topics
• FREN 383 - Advanced Intensive Conversation in Paris

IV. Gateway (4 credits)

• FREN 310 - Introduction to Literature and Culture

V. Electives (20 credits)

VI. Capstone (2 credits)

• FREN 400 - Capstone Seminar

• Note: normally taken in the senior year.

Note

It is strongly recommended that all French majors spend time studying in France or in a French-speaking country. Students considering graduate studies in French language, civilization, and/or literature should take general-education requirements in a cognate field and additional courses in French and Francophone literature and culture. Students interested in careers in international affairs, business, or law should take courses in the relevant disciplines and programs.