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School of Arts and Letters

French (Bachelor of Arts)

Students in every field benefit from proficiency in a modern language, because it develops critical-thinking skills and understanding of their own first language. Another language broadens appreciation for one’s culture and that of others. It prepares one for active citizenship in an increasingly multicultural and multilingual world. In a highly competitive world, with an ever more intricate global economy, proficiency in at least one additional language represents an invaluable asset. It opens wide opportunities for careers in business, law, government, communication, medicine, and many other fields. We recommend a major in a modern language or a double major including a modern language, to all students pursuing a bachelor’s degree on this campus. In addition, all language majors at IU Southeast are encouraged to minor in one of the other modern languages offered. 

Mission/Vision Statement

The Department of Modern Languages at IU Southeast believes that the study of a language should enable the student to participate in written and oral communication in the foreign language. Through language study, students gain knowledge and understanding of the cultures of the world, connect with other disciplines and acquire information that may be unavailable to the monolingual English speaker, develop insight into the nature of language and culture, become more aware of the inner workings and richness of their first language, and participate in communities at home and abroad. The Spanish, French, and German undergraduate programs are designed for those who desire a greater understanding of the world through the study of language, contemporary culture, history, literature, music, and film. Specifically, Spanish, French, and German majors receive excellent professional preparation for a career as language teachers (note that there are additional requirements for teacher certification) and for entry into an advanced degree program. To expand employment options, students are encouraged to combine a language degree with a major in one or more additional fields.

Student Learning Goals

  • Students will demonstrate ability to communicate orally in the target language.
  • Students will demonstrate ability to understand spoken Spanish, French, or German.
  • Students will demonstrate ability to write accurately, convincingly, and in a logical, organized fashion in the target language.
  • Students will demonstrate an ability to read, understand, and analyze texts written in the target language.
  • Students will demonstrate knowledge of literature, history, and contemporary culture of the Spanish-, German-, or French-speaking worlds.

Department Policies

Student candidates for the Bachelor of Arts in a modern language must complete a minimum of 30 credit hours above the 100-level, some of which may be taken overseas (see the “Overseas Study” section of this Bulletin) or through other local colleges and universities in the area with whom IU Southeast has entered into consortium agreements. 

Degree Requirements

See “General Requirements for Undergraduate Degrees at IU Southeast” and “General Requirements for the Bachelor of Arts Degree.”

French Major Specific Requirements

Fundamental Courses

Dept.

Course Number

Title

Credit Hours

Minimum Grade

Co-Reqs or Pre-reqs

FREN-F

200

Second-Year French I: Language & Culture

3

FREN-F 150

FREN-F

250

Second-Year French II: Language & Culture

3

FREN-F 200

Candidates for the Bachelor of Arts in French must earn 18 credit hours of 300-level courses from among the following course selections or their equivalents as determined by the coordinator in French.  With permission of the coordinator in French, a course at the 400-level may be substituted

300-Level Electives   

Dept.

Course Number

Title

Credit Hours

Minimum Grade

Co-Reqs or Pre-reqs

FREN-F

300

Lectures et analyses littéraires

3

FREN-F 250

FREN-F

305

Chefs-d’oeuvre de la littérature française I

3

FREN-F 250

FREN-F

306

Chefs-d’oeuvre de la littérature française II

3

FREN-F 300 or F 305

FREN-F

313

Advanced Grammar and Composition I

3

FREN-F 250

FREN-F

314

Advanced Grammar and Composition II

3

FREN-F 313

FREN-F

315

French Conversation and Diction I

3

FREN-F 250

FREN-F

316

French Conversation and Diction II

3

FREN-F 315

FREN-F

363

Introduction à la France moderne

3

FREN-F 250

Candidates for the Bachelor of Arts in French must earn at least 6 credit hours of 400-level courses from among the following course selections or their equivalents as determined by the coordinator in French. 

400-Level Electives

Dept.

Course Number

Title

Credit Hours

Minimum Grade

Co-Reqs or Pre-reqs

FREN-F

415

La culture francophone

3

FREN-F 363 and F 313

FREN-F

461

La France contemporaine

3

FREN-F 363

and F 313

FREN-F

474

Thème et version

3

FREN-F 313

FREN-F

475

Advanced Oral Practice I

3

FREN-F 315

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