Requirements:
29 credits in French above the intermediate level; at least 6 credits must be in 400-level writing process courses. At least 14 credits must be obtained at LVC.
The 29 credits must include the following:
FRN 299 Orientation to Study in French| Independent study that prepares students for academic study and successful acculturation in a French-speaking country. Required in the term prior to departure on an LVC-approved Study Abroad semester program. Prerequisite: FRN 202, or permission of the instructor. Acceptance into an LVC-approved Study Abroad semester program. 1 credit. |
| Intensive practice and analysis of spoken French, including phonetics and phonology, designed to help students acquire native-like pronunciation and intonation. Class discussions and presentations will incorporate a wide range of topics related to French and Francophone life and contemporary society. Prerequisite: FRN 202 or equivalent. 3 credits. |
| Discussion of advanced and complex grammatical structures. Intensive practice in written French. Development of advanced writing skills through composition assignments. Introduction to a variety of writing styles. Fulfills general education requirement: Writing Process. Prerequisite: FRN 202 or equivalent. 3 credits. |
| This course is designed to be a culminating experience for the French major. As such, the focus of the course is on synthesizing knowledge from previous courses into a broad historical and cultural framework. Final project will take the form of an extensive research paper. Fulfills general education requirement: Writing Process. Prerequisite: At least 20 hours of French credit. 1 credit. |
Students may complete some of these core requirements abroad. At least 6 credits at the 300-level or above must be completed in a French-speaking country.
Our program in Montpellier, France, is designed for students with varying abilities in French. This program is located at the University of Montpellier in southern France near the Mediterranean Sea. Students are placed in courses at a level appropriate to their skills. All courses are in French.