The French minor requires 20 units past the 102 level, including:
- FREN 201 Intermediate French 1
- FREN 202 Intermediate French 2
- FREN 300 Pandemics and Politics
- FREN 301 Pronunciation and Conversation
- FREN 302 Grammar, Usage, and Composition
and two 200-400 level FREN courses including:
- FREN 230 French Culture
- FREN 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)
- FREN 310 Spoken French in Cultural Context
- FREN 320 Written French in Cultural Context
- FREN 314 Caribbean Literature and Culture (West Indies)
- FREN 373 US & Francophone Hip-Hop Cultures
- FREN 374 The Politics of Protest in Africa* the Diaspora
- FREN 375 Franco-American Relations
- 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.
Please note that at least 9 upper-division units are required for minors (FREN 301 - 499).
"As a Humanities student, I have the opportunity to explore various viewpoints that allow me to combine both of my majors and my minor. Taking what I learn in my political science courses and applying it to what I learn in my language classes helps me gain a better insight into current world situations."
Josephine Desmarais | Russian & Political Science with a French Minor
Related Minor
The School of International Languages, Literatures, and Cultures (SILLC) also offers a Minor in Intercultural Studies to which French courses can apply!
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.