About this Program
Immerse yourself in French language and cultural study.
Program Overview
Students with a minor in French will learn about the French language and culture through a combination of courses designed to improve language skills and introduce students to French civilization. From basic conversation skills to reading French literature, courses provide a solid foundation in French.
Degrees Offered
- Minor
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Required Courses
- FREN 203 French Conversation & Composition
- FREN 207 Cultural Perspectives on French Literature I; or
- FREN 208 Cultural Perspectives on French Literature II
- One French civilization course
- One additional French course at the 203-level or above
- One 300-level French course
Total credits: 15.0
What majors pair well with the French minor?
Explore complementary majors that build upon and tie into the French minor.
Art and Archaeology, Archaeology Concentration
Advanced degrees in archaeology often require language expertise.
Art and Archaeology, Art History Concentration
Advanced degrees in art history often require language expertise.
English
Students studying international literature can benefit from French language and cultural proficiency.
History
French is an important language for research in many areas of U.S., world and European history.
Nursing
French is the third most spoken language in Maryland. Nurses will mostly likely have patients who speak French.
Political Science
French was and still is one of the major languages used in diplomacy. It is also one of the working languages of the United Nations and the European Union.
Social Work
French is the third most spoken language in Maryland. Social workers will mostly likely have patients who speak French.
Program Contact
Professor of French and Department Chair, Global Languages and Cultures