French A.B.
Major Check Sheet
French majors are required to study abroad for at least one semester in a program that has been approved by the university and the department. The study abroad semester may be completed at any point in the trajectory. Additional credits from abroad may be applied to general studies requirements, another major or a minor as appropriate, or used as elective credit for graduation.
A Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in French requires the following courses:
| FRE 222 | INTERMEDIATE FRENCH II | 4 sh |
| FRE 350 | METHODS OF LITERARY AND CULTURAL ANALYSIS | 4 sh |
| FRE 465 | CAPSTONE SEMINAR | 4 sh |
FRE 222: waived for students who place at the 300-level
FRE 350: must be taken on campus
At least two courses numbered 300-349 and no more than 3: 8 sh
(must be taken on campus)
| FRE 321 | REEL STORIES: CONTEMPORARY TOPICS THROUGH FILM | 4 sh |
| FRE 324 | VOICES OF IDENTITY THROUGH FRENCH PHONETICS | 4 sh |
| FRE 326 | FRENCH CUISINE AND CULTURE | 4 sh |
| FRE 327 | BUSINESS CULTURES OF THE FRANCOPHONE WORLD | 4 sh |
| FRE 349 | FRENCH THEATRE IN PRODUCTION | 4 sh |
At least two Perspectives courses: 8 sh
(Must be taken on campus. Prerequisite: FRE 350)
| FRE 351 | PERSPECTIVES ON EARLY FRANCE | 4 sh |
| FRE 352 | PERSPECTIVES ON MODERN FRANCE | 4 sh |
| FRE 353 | PERSPECTIVES ON THE FRANCOPHONE WORLD | 4 sh |
| FRE 361 | PERSPECTIVES ON FRENCH CIVILIZATION | 4 sh |
Before, during and after the study abroad experience: 4 sh
This is an elective three-part course to prepare for and reflect upon the study abroad experience with a faculty mentor and cohort of other students studying abroad.
Study Abroad Electives: 8-12 sh
A semester abroad (12 semester hours minimum) is required of the major. A maximum of 12 semester hours taught abroad in French may count toward the major. Programs and courses abroad must be pre-approved by the Department and the Registrar.
An internship in French is optional but strongly encouraged, and up to 4 semester hours of internship credit taken abroad may count as elective credit towards the French major. Internship must have pre-approval by a faculty mentor at Elon and by the department.
Total Credit Hours: 40-44