Coordinator, Sheri Abel

The French minor requires 20 hours of French coursework. Minor requirements are:

For students who begin their minor at the 100-level:
FREN 333Global French: Introduction to the Francophone World4
For students who begin their minor at the 200 or 300-level:
FREN 331French Conversation4
FREN 333Global French: Introduction to the Francophone World4
Elective courses:
FREN 101Elementary French I4
FREN 102Elementary French II4
FREN 103Accelerated Elementary French4
FREN 201Intermediate French 4
FREN 331French Conversation4
FREN 334Culture And Communication (Various Topics)2
French Louisiana; Women Writers; French and Québécois Film; Translation; Literature of the French Resistance
FREN 347Francophone Literature 14
FREN 348Coming of Age in French Literature 14
FREN 371Methods of Teaching Foreign Languages4
FREN 431Advanced Conversation2
FREN 432Advanced Grammar and Stylistics2
FREN 439Topics in French Language and Literature2,4
FREN 495Independent Study1-4
LING 321Introduction to Linguistic Science2
Students are strongly encouraged to study overseas, either with Wheaton in Quebec program or through a GPS-approved semester program: 2
FREN 335Francophone Civilization and Culture2-4
FREN 338Advanced French in Francophone Country2-4
1

FREN 347 or FREN 348 are strongly recommended, as is the Wheaton in Francophone Country program. Other courses, which may include a study abroad program in the target language, should be selected in consultation with a French faculty advisor.

2

Students are strongly encouraged to take classes that are equivalent to FREN 335 and FREN 338. Classes must be selected in consultation with a French faculty advisor.

 Note: Courses used to meet the core requirements cannot also be used to meet the electives (i.e., FREN 331).