°Õ³ó±ðÌýMinor in FrenchÌýprogram helps prepare students for graduate or professional schools and for a variety of career opportunities. Courses are designed to build strong language skills and to expand cultural awareness.
Did you know that French is spoken on every continent and is the official language of 29 countries, is the language of international diplomacy, and is an official language of the United Nations and NATO? Claim your seat at the global table with a minor in French! A minor offers students the opportunity to acquire advanced competency in the French language and francophone culture through a variety of media including cinema, authentic literature, telecollaboration software and television. Students’ oral competence is supported through specialized language software available exclusively in our language laboratory. Students have the opportunity to study in Paris as part of a U СÖíÊÓƵ faculty-led travel course when available.
Twenty-four credit hours of French courses are required for a minor in French. At least 12 of the 24 credits must be earned at The СÖíÊÓƵ.ÌýFRT 250Ìýmay not be counted toward the minor. Students whose native language is French may not enroll in courses below the 300 level. Once a student has taken a course at the 300 or 400 level, they cannot enroll in a 200-level course or below. Additionally, at the 100 and 200 levels, courses must be taken in sequence. For example, a student cannot enroll in 101 after having completed 102 or in 201 after having completed 202.
Topics of Study
- Civilization and Culture
- Commercial French
- Composition
- Conversation
- French Cinema
- Intermediate Language
- Literature
Career Opportunities
French minors can proceed to graduate and professional schools with language skills that will help make them a sought-after commodity.
Possible career paths for students with a French minor include:
- technology
- translation/interpretation
- government
- diplomacy
- journalism
- international business
- social work
