Undergraduate Program
French and Francophone literature and culture have influenced in crucial ways the formation of European, American, African and Caribbean thought and society. The UK Program in French situates its students at the intersection of these cultures through exploration of their diverse literary, linguistic, social and philosophical traditions. Our larger mission is to prepare students to live and work in a global environment in which expert knowledge of other languages and cultures have become indispensable tools for success.
Contact: Dr. Suzanne Pucci, Director of Undergraduate Studies
Major in French Studies
In addition to satisfying the University Studies Program and requirements of the College of Arts and Sciences, each major must complete the following:
Pre-Major Requirements: FR 204 French Culture: Readings and Conversation; FR 304 SUrvey of French Literature I; FR 305 Survey of French Literature II
The French major is designed to broaden and deepen the student's acquaintance with the French-speaking world through the medium of its language and literature. In order to meet the special needs and interests of the majors, the program consists of a Major Core plus two options: Option I is a language-oriented major, while Option II is a literature-oriented major. The Major Core consists of 12 hours of coursework; each Option consists of 9 hours.
Major Core (Options I and II): FR 306 Intermediate French Composition; FR 312 Intermediate French Conversation; FR 350 Profiles in French Culture; FR 470G Studies in French Literature
Option I (Language/Culture Concentration): FR 310 Phonetics; FR 406 Advanced French Grammar and Composition; One additional course at the 300, 400, or 500 level
Option II (Literature/Culture Concentration): Three French literature or culture courses at the 400 or 500 level
FR 553 and courses in translation do not count towards the major; they may be taken as electives in the Field of Concentration.
Minor in French Studies
The French minor consists of 18 hours (minimum) and a required core of prerequisites and electives.
Prerequisites for the Minor: FR 203 Elementary Composition and Conversation; FR 204 French Culture: Readings and Conversation; FR 306 Intermediate French Composition; 9 hours of French at the 300, 400, 500 level
Courses in translation do not count towards the minor, but they may be taken as electives.
Foreign Language and International Economics
In addition to satisfying the University Studies Program and requirements of the College, each FLIE-French major must complete the following:
International Economics Component: ECO 201 Principles of Economics I; ECO 202 Principles of Economics II; STA 291 Statistical Mood; ECO 391 Economic and Business Statistics; ECO 465G Comparative Economic Systems or ECO 473G Economic Development; ECO 471G International Economics; ECO 401 Intermediate Microeconomic Theory; ECO 402 Intermediate Macroeconomic Theory; One additional Economic course
French Component: FR 203 Elementary French Conversation and Composition; FR 306 Intermediate French Composition; FR 307 French for Business and Economics; Five additional French courses numbered FR 204 and above