French Major

Requirements

The major consists of nine courses or more:  five courses at the level of 202 or higher, including FRH 327, 328, 329, or 330, and four additional courses at the 400 level, including a seminar. Two of the 400-level courses must be taken at Connecticut College.  Courses must represent at least three different “areas,” i.e., periods, themes, and/or genres.  Three courses from a semester-long study abroad program in France or a Francophone country may be counted toward the major, including up to two at the 400 level; five courses from a year-long program may be counted.  FYS 1023 or FYS 1063 may count toward the major, and certain other First-Year Seminars offered by French Department faculty may count toward the major, depending on course subject.  No more than two courses in English may be counted. Only four courses taken at an institution other than Connecticut College may be counted.  Senior majors are expected to demonstrate proficiency in the language.  Students are encouraged to attend the French Table, and very strongly encouraged to study away in a French-speaking country. 

Required Courses:

Students must complete one of the following four courses:

FRH 327INTRO TO LITERARY ANALYSIS

4

FRH 328INTRODUCTION À LA FRANCOPHONIE

4

FRH 329FRENCH CINEMA

4

FRH 330FRENCH HISTORY:POLIT, CUL, LIT

4

In addition, students must complete four additional courses at the 202 level or higher, three additional courses at the 400 level, and one additional 400-level seminar.