French
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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 specific by the university.
- A minimum institutional GPA of 2.00 based on work taken at NDSU.
- At least 36 credits presented for graduation must be in courses number 300 or higher.
- Transfer Students: Must earn a minimum of 60 credits from a baccalaureate-degree granting or professional institituion.
- Of these 60, at least 36 must be NDSU residence credits as defined in #7.
- Within the 36 resident credits, a minimum of 15 must be in courses numbered 300 or higher and 15 credits in the major field of study.
- At least 36 credits must be NDSU resident credits. Residence credits include credits registered and paid for at NDSU.
For complete information, please refer to the Degree and Graduation Requirements section of this Bulletin.
University General Education Requirements
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Communication (C) | 12 | |
| College Composition I | ||
| College Composition II | ||
| Fundamentals of Public Speaking | ||
Upper Division Writing † | ||
| Quantitative Reasoning (R) † | 3 | |
| Science and Technology (S) † | 10 | |
| Humanities and Fine Arts (A) † | 6 | |
| Social and Behavioral Sciences (B) † | 6 | |
| Wellness (W) † | 2 | |
| Cultural Diversity (D) *† | ||
| Global Perspectives (G) *† | ||
| Total Credits | 39 | |
| * | May be satisfied by completing courses in another General Education category. |
| † | 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. |
- A list of university approved general education courses and administrative policies are available here.
Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences
Degree Requirements
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Degree – The completion of a minor program of study, a second major, or a second degree is required.
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Degree – Second year language proficiency at college level required.
Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences College Requirements
An additional 9 credits are required by the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences for all Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Arts degree programs of study, except the Bachelor of Fine Arts degree, the Bachelor of Music degree, Bachelor of Landscape Architecture degree, and the Bachelor of Science in Architecture degree:
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| AH&SS College Requirements | ||
Courses used to satisfy any general education requirement cannot be used to also count toward the AH&SS College Requirements. A minimum of three credits is required in each of the 3 following areas for a total of 9 credits. Choose only those courses with the prefixes listed for each area. A course with the WGS prefix can only be used in one area. | ||
| Area One: Humanities | 3 | |
ARB, ENGL, FREN, GERM, HIST, HUM, PHIL, RELS, SPAN, or WGS | ||
| Area Two: Social Sciences | 3 | |
ANTH, CJ, COMM, EMGT, POLS, SOC, or WGS | ||
| Area Three: Fine Arts | 3 | |
ARCH, ART, ENVD, LA, MUSC, or THEA | ||
| Total Credits | 9 | |
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 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 |
| FREN 401 | Approaches to Literature | 3 |
| Elective Courses: Select four of the following: | 12 | |
| The French-Speaking World | ||
| Women in French Literature | ||
| Studies in Language and Style | ||
| Advanced Conversation Through Contemporary Culture | ||
| Translation: Practice and Theory | ||
| 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. | 8 | |
| Ancillary Courses: | 6 | |
| Choose at least two courses. Consult department or adviser for current list of approved ancillary electives. Western Civilization, History of Europe or Africa, World Literature, or any area of linguistics. Courses selected from current General Education course list may count here. | ||
| Study Abroad & Capstone Experience: | ||
| FREN 492 | Study Abroad (Requires a minimum of one semester-14 weeks at 300+ level in a program pre-approved by the Modern Languages Dept.) | 1-15 |
| FREN 489 | Senior Thesis (Consult dept/adviser semester before enrolling) | 1 |
| Total Credits | 43-57 | |
Minor Requirements
French Minor
Minor Requirements
Required Credits: 18
- 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.