Minor in French

Catalog Year: 2023-2024

Banner Code: LA-MINOR-MCL-FRN

The minor in French provides students with the components of a well-rounded education in French: knowledge of the language (through conversation, composition, and grammar) combined with the study of literature and civilization.

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Minor Requirements

Total credits: 18

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Core Courses

Advanced Language Course

FREN 309 Reading and Writing Skills Development 3
Total Credits 3

Literature and Civilization

Select two from the following: 6
The Making of Modern France
Francophone Identities
Introduction to French Linguistics
Multilingualism, Identity, and Power (Mason Core) 1
Total Credits 6
1

This course is taught in English but does not count against the 1-course limit on electives taught in English.

Electives

Select three electives in FREN at the 300 level or above 1 9
Total Credits 9
1

One elective course in English may be applied to the minor. This may be chosen from FREN 325 Major French Writers (Topic Varies) (Mason Core) or FREN 329 Problems of Western Civilization in French Literature (Mason Core), or from a FRLN or non-MCL course with approval. Students choose electives in consultation with an advisor.