The French Major consists of five levels of courses: Foundations, Gateway, Exploration, Discovery, and Mastery. Students have the choice between two Major emphases:
The following are the requirements for students who declared after Fall 2024.
Review pre-fall 2024 requirements
Emphasis 1
Language, Literature and Cultures
Core Requirements (27 Credits)
- FREN 196 Master your Future! (1 credit)
- FREN 201 Intermediate French 1
- FREN 202 Intermediate French 2 or credit equiv.
- FREN 301* Pronunciation and Conversation
- FREN 302* Grammar, Usage, and Composition
- FREN 310* Spoken French in Cultural Context
- FREN 320* Written French in Cultural Context
- FREN 410* Film and Fiction (or 457 AZ PARIS
- FREN 420* Cultural History (or 425 AZ PARIS)
**FREN 301/302 or 310/320 or 410/420 may be taken concurrently
Electives (6 Credits) – Classes taught in French
A. Generalist: Any two classes listed below
B. French Literature and culture:
- FREN 440 Topics in French Literature
- FREN 442 French Narratives and Film
- FREN 444 Topics in French Culture
- FREN 459 Talk-it-OUT! Theatre for Social Justice
C. Francophone Studies:
- FREN 443 Contemporary Francophone Literature and Cinema
- FREN 445 Francophone Cultures and Traditions
- FREN 447 Topics in Francophone Studies
D. Business French:
- FREN 432 French Translation
- FREN 433 Business French I
- FREN 434 Business French II
- FREN 463 Interpretation (432 pre-req)
E. French Linguistics:
- FREN 432 French Translation
- FREN 461A French Linguistics
- FREN 467 Topics in French Linguistics
Senior Capstone Portfolio (1 Credit)
FREN 498 Senior Capstone
Emphasis 2
French and Francophone Studies
Core Requirements (15 Credits)
- FREN 196 Master your Future! (1 credit)
- FREN 201 Intermediate French 1
- FREN 202 Intermediate French 2 or credit equiv.
- FREN 301* Pronunciation and Conversation
- FREN 302* Grammar, Usage, and Composition
**FREN 301 & 302 can be taken concurrently
Electives (18 Credits) – Classes taught in English
**12 of these credits must be at the 300-/400-level. Many of these courses are offered online.
Lower Division:
- FREN 230 French Culture
- FREN/ITAL 231 Fashion in France and Italy
- FREN 245 African Literature in Translation
- FREN 249 Images of Africa
- FREN 280 Intro to French Language, Linguistics & Culture
- FREN 285 Secrets of the Past: Myths, Theater, and Popular Culture (France, USA and the Black Atlantic)
Upper Division:
- FREN 300 Pandemics and Politics
- FREN/HIST 325 History of France
- FREN 373 US & Francophone Hip-Hop Cultures
- FREN 374 The Politics of Protest in Africa * the Diaspora
- FREN 375 Franco-American Relations
- FREN 467 Topics in French Linguistics
- FREN 473 Contemporary French Cinema
- FREN 459 Talk-it-OUT! Theatre for Social Justice*
* Depending on the profile of the students enrolled, the course may be taught in English. In this case, French majors and minors will do the readings and writing assignments in French.
- AFAS 314 Caribbean Literature
- AFAS 345 Caribbean Politics
- AFAS 423 Topics in Caribbean Culture, Literature & Identity
- HIST 419 The French Enlightenment
- HIST 420 The French Revolution and Napoleon
- MENA 417A North African Societies: Histories, Culture, and Politics
Senior Capstone Portfolio (1 Credit)
FREN 498 Senior Capstone
Accelerated Masters Program
Qualified undergraduates now have the option of beginning coursework toward the Master of Arts during their last year of undergraduate studies. They can complete their M.A. during a fifth year at the University of Arizona. Please contact the Director of Graduate Studies, Prof. Phyllis Taoua (taoua@email.arizona.edu) for more information.
Other Courses Available
General Education Tier 1 - Taught in English; only fulfills the Tier 1 requirement
- FREN 160A1 The French Speaking World
General Education Tier 2 - Taught in English; for which courses may apply to your major, please see your advisor
- FREN 245 African Literature in Translation
- FREN 249 Images of Africa
- FREN 280 Introduction to French Language, Linguistics, and Culture
- FREN 284 French Theatre in Translation
- FREN 373 US & Francophone Hip-Hop Cultures
- FREN 375 Franco-American Relations
For more information on General Education and overall degree requirements associated with majors offered by the College of Humanities, please visit our advising site.