Modern Languages Majors General Information

You are not permitted to take courses in your major subject on a pass/fail basis. A grade of C (2.0) or better must be earned in a course for those hours to count toward a major. All students majoring in a language are strongly urged to study abroad in one of the department’s programs. Suggested electives are classical languages, comparative literature, cultural anthropology, English, fine arts, history of the country in your major interest, and linguistics.

If you are an Arts and Sciences student interested in becoming licensed to teach languages at the secondary level (middle school or high school), please seek assistance at the department office, Gordy 283, to meet with language department faculty knowledgeable about language education. Together you can plan how to complete the licensure requirements listed under Modern Languages in the College of Education section of the Catalog. Prospective teachers are highly encouraged to spend at least one quarter in education abroad.

College-level Requirements

Please see the appropriate college listing for college-level academic requirements.

Program Requirements

The minimum requirement for a French major is 40 quarter hours beyond 213, including 12 quarter hours at the 400 level and the following:

• FR 341 - Advanced Conversation and Composition Credit Hours: 4
• FR 342 - Advanced Conversation and Composition Credit Hours: 4
• FR 343 - Advanced Conversation and Composition Credit Hours: 4
• FR 354 - Introduction to Reading French Literature Credit Hours: 4