The major in French consists of 36 upper-division units in the 300-400 level courses indicated below. The number of lower-division units will depend on the amount of French studied previously in high school or college, since students with prior study of French may enter at advanced standing (usually second or third year).
The major program satisfies the subject matter competence requirement for the Single Subject teaching credential in French, but credential candidates must take FREN 414 (Phonetics). Major students should be mindful of the Department's second language requirement: two college years or equivalent of a second foreign language, other than English. The Department also recommends inclusion of specified history courses in the program of study. These courses offer additional enrichment to the cultural component of the student's course of study.
Completion of the French major meets the subject matter competence requirement for the Single Subject Teaching Credential in French. Prospective students should consult the undergraduate French Advisor and the Languages Other Than English (LOTE) Program Advisor early to plan their program.
Lower Division:
(Does not count toward the required 36 units)
Upper Division (minimum 35 units):
Take all of the following courses:
Take three courses from the following:
Candidates for the teaching credential must take FREN 414.
Two years of a second foreign language at college level or equivalent.
Students specializing in French should include the following courses in their program of study: HIST 131, HIST 132, and one or more of the following: HIST 336, HIST 337. A selection from the following courses would also be appropriate: HIST 332, HIST 333; RGR 346, RGR 450.