French
Major Requirements
Major: French
Degree Type: B.A. or B.S.
Required Degree Credits to Graduate: 120
University Degree Requirements
- Satisfactory completion of all requirements of the curriculum in which one is enrolled.
- Earn a minimum total of 120 credits in approved coursework. Some academic programs exceed this minimum.
- Satisfactory completion of the general education requirements as specified by the university.
- A minimum institutional GPA of 2.00 based on work taken at NDSU.
- At least 30 credits must be NDSU resident credits. Resident credits include credits registered and paid for at NDSU.
- At least 36 credits presented for graduation must be in courses numbered 300 or higher.
- Students presenting transfer credit must meet the NDSU residence credits and the minimum upper level credit. Of the 30 credits earned in residence, a minimum of 15 semester credits must be in courses numbered 300 or above, and 15 semester credits must be in the student’s curricula for their declared major.
For complete information, please refer to the Degree and Graduation Requirements section of this Bulletin.
University General Education Requirements
A list of university approved general education courses and administrative policies are available here.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Category C: Communication | 12 | |
| College Composition I | ||
| College Composition II | ||
| Fundamentals of Public Speaking | ||
Upper Division Writing † | ||
| Category R: Quantitative Reasoning † | 3 | |
| Category S: Science and Technology † | 10 | |
| Category A: Humanities and Fine Arts † | 6 | |
| Category B: Social and Behavioral Sciences † | 6 | |
| Category W: Wellness † | 2 | |
| Category D: Cultural Diversity *† | ||
| Category G: Global Perspectives *† | ||
| Total Credits | 39 | |
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Courses for category D & G are satisfied by completing D & G designated courses in another general education category.
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General education courses may be used to satisfy requirements for both general education and the major, minor, and program emphases, where applicable. Students should carefully review major requirements to determine if specific courses can also satisfy these general education categories.
Major Requirements
- A minimum grade of "B" is required for all FREN courses counted toward the major.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| French Major Requirements | ||
| Of the 28 credits of French Language courses (FREN) required for the French major, 15 must be NDSU resident credits in addition to the capstone (i.e. cannot be taken Tri-College or study abroad). Note: Other University-wide residency requirements will apply. | ||
| Required Core Courses: | ||
| FREN 311 | French Conversation and Composition I | 3 |
| FREN 312 | French Conversation and Composition II | 3 |
| FREN 315 | Contemporary France | 3 |
| FREN 350 | Introduction to French Linguistics and Pronunciation | 3 |
| Elective Courses: Select 15 credits from the following: | 15 | |
| The French-Speaking World | ||
| Women in French Literature | ||
| Studies in Language and Style | ||
| Advanced Conversation Through Contemporary Culture | ||
| Translation: Practice and Theory | ||
| Approaches to Literature | ||
| French Literature & Culture before 1800 | ||
| French Literature & Culture since 1800 | ||
| Themes & Topics in French Literature & Culture | ||
| Genres in French Literature | ||
| One Year of a Second Language | ||
A minimum of one year of a second foreign language is required, with grades of ‘C’ or better in both semesters. | ||
| Ancillary Courses: | 6 | |
Choose at least two courses. Consult department or adviser for for other courses that may count. Courses selected from current General Education course list may also count here. | ||
| Introduction to Cultural Anthropology: Peoples of the World | ||
| History and Theory of Architecture I | ||
| History and Theory of Architecture II | ||
| Introduction to Art History | ||
| Art History I | ||
| Art History II | ||
| Intercultural Communication | ||
| Introduction to Linguistics | ||
| World Literature Masterpieces | ||
| Human Geography | ||
| World Regional Geography | ||
| Europe Since 1914 | ||
| World Environmental History | ||
| Introduction to Global Studies | ||
| International Politics | ||
| Comparative Politics | ||
| International Law | ||
| Global Social Problems | ||
| World Film | ||
| World Theatre | ||
| Study Abroad & Capstone Experience: | ||
| FREN 492 | Global Practicum: Study Abroad (Requires a minimum of one semester-14 weeks at 300+ level in a program pre-approved by the Modern Languages Dept.) 1 | 1-12 |
| FREN 489 | Senior Thesis (Consult dept/adviser semester before enrolling) | 1 |
| Total Credits | 35-46 | |
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Students may choose to participate in the TAPIF (Teaching Assistant Program in France), sponsored by the French government. The students spend a full 9 months immersed in a French school teaching Conversational English (12 hours/week). This experience does not carry any credit but does provide students an immersion into the culture.
Minor Requirements
- A minimum grade of B is required for all courses used for the French minor.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Core Requirements | ||
| FREN 311 | French Conversation and Composition I | 3 |
| FREN 312 | French Conversation and Composition II | 3 |
| FREN 315 | Contemporary France | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Introduction to French Linguistics and Pronunciation | ||
| Studies in Language and Style | ||
| Advanced Conversation Through Contemporary Culture | ||
| Electives: Select 2 courses from the following or what wasn’t used above: | 6 | |
| The French-Speaking World | ||
| Women in French Literature | ||
| Translation: Practice and Theory | ||
| Approaches to Literature | ||
| French Literature & Culture before 1800 | ||
| French Literature & Culture since 1800 | ||
| Themes & Topics in French Literature & Culture | ||
| Genres in French Literature | ||
| Total Credits | 18 | |
Minor Requirements and Notes
- A minimum of 9 credits must be taken at NDSU. Courses may not be taken Tri-College or study abroad.