French
A minimum of eight courses (32 credit hours) above 102 is required for the major, including French 220 (Intermediate Conversation and Composition) and French 400 (Senior Seminar). The optional Senior Thesis does not replace the Senior Seminar. French 220 is a prerequisite for all 300- and 400- level courses. Students must take French 310, 311, or 315 before enrolling in higher-level courses. Major coursework may include Intermediate French 201; Introduction to Literary and Cultural Analysis 220; Contemporary
A major is required to participate in a pre-approved study abroad program in a Francophone country, such as those in
There are two assessment exams required for a French major. Students take an exam at the end of French 220, consisting of grammar and literary analysis. They will be advised on areas of concern, if any, and will have the opportunity to re-take the exam before their last 400-level course. As part of their last 400-level course, students will prepare an annotated bibliography on a topic of their choice, as well as write an essay demonstrating their knowledge of this topic as it relates to French and Francophone culture and literature.
Possible First Year Schedule
| Fall | Spring |
| FYE 101 | English 151/Hist. Perspectives |
| English 102 (Unless placed in English 101) | French 220 |
| French 201 (Unless placed in French 101 or French 102) | Science or Math |
| Lab Science | Elective |
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