French at UMM

The French discipline is designed to teach skills necessary for communicating with a variety of French-speaking peoples and to introduce their rich cultures, including their ideas, institutions, and writings, past and present. It invites students to look at the impact these cultures have had on Western civilization and to examine all of them critically.

Major Requirements Fren 2001—Intermediate French I Fren 2002—Intermediate French II Fren 3001—Conversation and Composition Fren 3011—Reading and Analysis of Texts One course from the Early Modern Studies cluster One course from the Modern Studies cluster, or Fren 1302, Fren 1303 or Fren 1304 One course from the Francophone Studies cluster, or Fren 1311

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Fren 4901—Senior Seminar (must be taken on campus)

A minimum of 8 additional credits from Fren courses at 3xxx or above

NB. The French Curriculum is on a four-year cycle, rotating between Early Modern France, Francophone, Modern France, and General Electives. Consult the Electives Rotation to plan completion of your cluster courses.

Study Abroad / Transfer Credit

Students are strongly encouraged to study abroad, but should also plan to complete a significant amount of coursework in French at UMM. Up to 9 credits for one semester abroad or 16 credits for a year abroad may count towards the French major. Transfer students may apply up to 9 credits from another institution towards the French major. Students who wish to apply both transfer and study abroad credits to the French major must petition the French faculty for approval. Decisions will be made on an individual basis.

Fren 4901 must be taken on campus. One cross-listed French course taught in English (such as Fren 1302, 1303, 1304, or 1311) may be counted toward the major, provided that students complete written work for the class in French. Courses with grades of D or S-N may not be used to meet the major requirements. Students majoring in French are encouraged to take at least one year of instruction in another foreign language. Students may count Fren 4991—Independent Study in French Abroad and Fren 3060—CE: July in Paris: French Language and Culture in Paris II toward the major.

Minor Requirements Fren 2001—Intermediate French I Fren 2002—Intermediate French II Fren 3001—Conversation and Composition Fren 3011—Reading and Analysis of Texts A minimum of 8 additional credits from Fren courses at 3xxx or above Students are strongly encouraged to study abroad, and may count 6 credits from study abroad toward their French minor. All courses for the French minor must be taught in French. Courses with grades of D or S-N may not be used to meet the minor requirements.

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Certificate Program in French
The Certificate Program in French responds to the growing demand for individuals who can communicate successfully in a global environment, and is intended for students whose other academic commitments prevent them from completing either a major or a minor in French. To earn a certificate, a student must:

a) Complete a minimum of 12 credits of college-level course work in French at UMM beyond the foreign language requirement at the 2xxx or 3xxx level. Performance across three courses will give the faculty a chance to assess the skills and progress of the student.

b) Earn at least a B in each of the three courses (S-N grades will not be accepted for the Certificate)

Four of the 12 credits required for the certificate may be earned through study abroad, such as the UMM July in Paris Program. All courses for the certificate must have a Fren designator. Courses taught in English do not meet the requirements for the certificate program. Students who complete a major or minor in French are not eligible for the certificate program.

A student who has met the above requirements will receive a reference letter from the UMM French faculty certifying completion of the certificate program as well as language competence.

Teacher Preparation Requirements
Students seeking teaching licensure in French K-12 should refer to the Secondary Education Curriculum.

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