The Minor in French offers students the opportunity to develop language skills and cultural knowledge that open doors in the United States, in France, and across the Francophone world. With nearly 300 million speakers on five continents, French is a language of business, diplomacy, and culture, and a meaningful asset in a wide range of careers.
Students build spoken fluency and written competence through courses emphasizing business French and conversation, alongside classes on contemporary Francophone culture. The minor accommodates students at every level, from those continuing high school study to advanced and heritage speakers.
For further information about policies related to minors, see the Program Policies page.
Please Note: Discovering & Immersive Beginning French (MLFR 102 and MLFR 125) and Continuing French courses (MLFR 201 and MLFR 202) do not need to be taken sequentially, but students must complete these courses in an order that requires an increasing level of proficiency.
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Select up to three of the following courses: | 0 to 9 | |
| Discovering French II | ||
| Immersive Beginning French | ||
| Continuing French I | ||
| Continuing French II | ||
| French Writing in Context | ||
| French Language Immersion | ||
| Spoken Contemporary French | ||
| Intermediate Modern Language Abroad Class | ||
| Select at least one course at the 300 level or higher: | 3 to 12 | |
| Contemporary Francophone Cultures | ||
| French for Business | ||
| French Cinema | ||
| France Across the Ages: Studies in French Civilization | ||
| Francophone Entrepreneurs | ||
| Experimental course in French | ||
| Directed Study in French | ||
| Seminar in French | ||
| Internship in Modern Language | ||
| Total Credits | 12 | |