French (B.A.)

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Requirements

The French major consists of 36 credits in intermediate or upper-level courses and LIN 200 Introduction to Linguistics . At least 8 credits of French at the 300/400 level must be successfully completed on the Gordon campus. Majors are required to spend either one or two semesters at an approved program in France or a Francophone country. The junior year is recommended for study abroad.

Concentration in Francophone Studies

French majors may elect to complete a concentration in Francophone studies within their program. Requirements for this concentration are:

Requirements

FRE 365 - Caribbean Studies Credits: 4
FRE 491 - Seminar in Quebec Studies I Credits: 2
FRE 492 - Seminar in Quebec Studies II Credits: 2
FRE 493 - Seminar in African Studies I Credits: 2
FRE 494 - Seminar in African Studies II Credits: 2
One additional 4-credit course selected by the student with department approval

Double Major with Middle School or Secondary Education

Requirements

Students seeking licensure in French, German or Spanish at the 5–12 grade level must complete all language and education requirements, including a semester of study overseas. In addition, prior to their senior year students must pass Advanced Writing (FRE 313 , GER 313 or SPN 313 ) with a minimum B grade as well as the departmental Prepracticum Spoken Language Standard. See language advisor for details.

Courses that are strongly recommended:

EDU 300 - Theories of Language Acquisition Credits: 2
EDU 301 - Methods of Second Language Teaching Credits: 2
EDU 303 - Teaching English as a Second Language Using Sheltered English Credits: 2