The French Studies Program prepares students to thrive as globally competent citizens through an in-depth encounter with French and Francophone cultures and literatures. Majors develop language proficiency and communication skills as they study literatures, films, and cultures of the French-speaking world. The field of French Studies can be applied in a wide variety of career choices. See any of the French Studies faculty for more details on this exciting new major!
Our goal is for students to comprehend (via listening and reading), to speak and to write the target language in an advanced U.S. academic setting, so that they can meet the learning objectives and become critical thinkers and informed citizens of the world.
Placement Information
The table below provides you with suggested courses based on your language background. If you have any additional questions concerning what course you should take, please contact a French instructor for more information. Native or heritage speakers of French should also consult the department about appropriate placement.
Enrolling in the right course
| Take this.. | If you've.. |
|---|---|
| Beginning French I (FR 1101, Fall Semester only) | never before studied French, or taken one year of a French language course in high school |
| Beginning French II (FR 1102, Spring Semester only) | taken two years of recent high school French language courses |
| Intermediate French I (FR 1201, Fall Semester only) | taken three years of high school French language courses |
| Intermediate French II (FR 1202, Spring Semester only) | taken 4 years of high school French language courses |
| FR 3xxx | taken 5 years of high school French language courses (instructor permission required) |
Student Learning Outcomes
- Students will demonstrate, at a minimum, the Intermediate level of proficiency in speaking the target language (as defined by the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages).
- Students will analyze relevant topics in spoken form in the target language.
- Students will analyze relevant topics in written form in the target language.
- Students will interpret the practices, products, and perspectives of cultures using the target language.
- Students will demonstrate cultural competence through investigation of the target culture.
- Students will demonstrate advanced written communication and information literacy skills.