French and Francophone Studies Major Requirements
Degree: Bachelor of Arts
Credit Hours: 33+
"PR" indicates a pre-requisite. "CO" indicates a co-requisite.
Courses within this major may also satisfy general education requirements. Please consult http://advising.cofc.edu/general-edu for more information.
Required Courses
French Conversation and Grammar (3) PR: FREN 202 or instructor permission |
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French Conversation and Composition (3) PR: FREN 202 or instructor permission |
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FREN 350** |
Intensive French Conversation and Composition (6) PR: FREN 202 or instructor permission |
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Capstone Seminar (3) PR: FREN 313, 314, and two 400-level FREN courses, senior standing, or department chair permission |
Note: *Some French and Francophone Studies majors may, with the department chair's approval, replace the requirements of 313 and 314 with 400-level courses. Native speakers may be required to substitute FREN 313 and FREN 314 with 400-level courses. **FREN 350 Intensive Conversation and Composition may be taken in lieu of 313 and 314 and is usually available in study abroad programs.
Select one course from the following:
A Survey of Francophone Literature (3) PR: FREN 313 and 314 |
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A Survey of Francophone Civilization (3) PR: FREN 313 and 314 |
Select one course from the following:
A Survey of French Literature (3) PR: FREN 313 and 314 |
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A Survey of French Civilization (3) PR: FREN 313 and 314 |
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Advanced French Culture (3) PR: FREN 313 and FREN 314 or instructor permission |
Select one additional course from the following:
A Survey of Francophone Literature (3) PR: FREN 313 and FREN 314 |
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A Survey of French Literature (3) PR: FREN 313 and FREN 314 |
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A Survey of Francophone Civilization (3) PR: FREN 313 and FREN 314 |
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A Survey of French Civilization (3) PR: FREN 313 and FREN 314 |
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Advanced French Culture (3) PR: FREN 313 and FREN 314 or instructor permission |
Select 9 credit hours of 400-level courses from the following:
The Middle Ages and the Renaissance in France (3) PR: FREN 313 and FREN 314, and either FREN 320 or 321; or instructor permission |
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Literature of the 17th Century (3) PR: FREN 313 and FREN 314, and either FREN 320 or 321; or instructor permission |
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Literature of the 18th Century (3) PR: FREN 313 and FREN 314, and either FREN 320 or 321; or instructor permission |
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Literature of the 19th Century (3) PR: FREN 313 and FREN 314, and either FREN 320 or 321; or instructor permission |
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Literature of the 20th Century (3) PR: FREN 313 and FREN 314, and either FREN 320 or 321; or instructor permission |
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The Novel in France (3) PR: FREN 313 and FREN 314, and either FREN 320 or 321; or instructor permission |
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African Literature of French Expression (3) PR: FREN 313 and FREN 314, and either FREN 320 or 321; or instructor permission |
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Literature of the Maghreb (3) PR: FREN 313 and FREN 314, and either FREN 320 or 321; or instructor permission |
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French and Francophone Women Writers (3) PR: FREN 313 and FREN 314, and either FREN 320 or 321; or instructor permission |
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Special Topics in French (3) PR: FREN 313 and FREN 314, and either FREN 320 or 321; or instructor permission |
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Topics in Contemporary French and Francophone Cultures (3) PR: FREN 313 and FREN 314, and either FREN 320 or 321; or instructor permission |
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Directed Reading (1-3) PR: FREN 313 and FREN 314 and one of the following: FREN 320, 321, 326, 327, 363; or instructor permission |
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Independent Study (1-3) PR: Instructor permission |
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Bachelor's Essay (6) PR: Department chair permission |
Elective Requirement: Select 6 credit hours at the 300 or 400-level. Students should consult with their faculty advisor to select courses for this requirement.
A Survey of Francophone Literature (3) PR: FREN 313 and FREN 314; or instructor permission |
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A Survey of French Literature (3) PR: FREN 313 and FREN 314; or instructor permission |
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A Survey of Francophone Civilization (3) PR: FREN 313 and FREN 314; or instructor permission |
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A Survey of French Civilization (3) PR: FREN 313 and FREN 314; or instructor permission |
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Collateral Study (1-3) PR: Instructor permission |
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Phonetics and Advance Language Study (3) PR: FREN 313 and FREN 314, and either FREN 320 or 321; or instructor permission |
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Advanced French Grammar (3) PR: FREN 313 and FREN 314; or instructor permission |
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French Language Study Abroad (3) PR: FREN 202 or FREN 250, or instructor permission |
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Current Issues in France or the French Speaking World (3) PR: FREN 202 or FREN 250, or instructor permission |
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Advanced French Culture (3) PR: FREN 313 and FREN 314; or instructor permission |
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Studies in French and Francophone Literature and Film (3) PR: FREN 313 and FREN 314; or instructor permission |
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Le Concept De Marketing (3) PR: FREN 313 and FREN 314 |
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French for World Business I (3) PR: FREN 313 and FREN 314 |
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French for World Business II (3) PR: FREN 313 and FREN 314 |
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Special Topics in French (3) PR: FREN 313 and FREN 314, and either FREN 320 or 321; or instructor permission |
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The Middle Ages and the Renaissance in France (3) PR: FREN 313 and FREN 314, and either FREN 320 or 321; or instructor permission |
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Literature of the 17th Century (3) PR: FREN 313 and FREN 314, and either FREN 320 or 321; or instructor permission |
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Literature of the 18th Century (3) PR: FREN 313 and FREN 314, and either FREN 320 or 321; or instructor permission |
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Literature of the 19th Century (3) PR: FREN 313 and FREN 314, and either FREN 320 or 321; or instructor permission |
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Literature of the 20th Century (3) PR: FREN 313 and FREN 314, and either FREN 320 or 321; or instructor permission |
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The Novel in France (3) PR: FREN 313 and FREN 314, and either FREN 320 or 321; or instructor permission |
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African Literature of French Expression (3) PR: FREN 313 and FREN 314, and either FREN 320 or 321; or instructor permission |
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Literature of the Maghreb (3) PR: FREN 313 and FREN 314, and either FREN 320 or 321; or instructor permission |
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French and Francophone Women Writers (3) PR: FREN 313 and FREN 314, and either FREN 320 or 321; or instructor permission |
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Special Topics in French (3) PR: FREN 313 and FREN 314, and either FREN 320 or 321; or instructor permission |
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Topics in Contemporary French and Francophone Cultures (3) PR: FREN 313 and FREN 314, and either FREN 320 or 321; or instructor permission |
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Directed Reading (1-3) PR: FREN 313 and FREN 314 and one of the following: FREN 320, 321, 326, or 327; or instructor permission |
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Independent Study (1-3) PR: Instructor permission |
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Bachelor's Essay (6) PR: Department chair permission |
Notes:
- Students seeking a major in French and Francophone Studies must take 12 credit hours at the 300-level or higher at the College of Charleston or its approved programs overseas.
- Majors in French and Francophone Studies are required to take a proficiency exam during their last year prior to graduation. Information about the nature of the exam and the schedule for each semester is available in the department and on its website.
French Teacher Education Program (Grades PK-12)
Students interested in teacher certification in foreign language must complete both the French and Francophone Studies major and the foreign language education minor requirements. See the School of Education, Health and Human Performance section of this catalog for a listing of the required foreign language education minor courses.
After declaration of a major in French and Francophone Studies, students interested in teacher certification in foreign language must meet with the director of certification and clinical practice, School of Education, Health, and Human Performance, 843-953-5613. Students must take EDFS 201 during their sophomore year and apply for acceptance into this program no later than the second semester of their sophomore year. In addition to meeting with an assigned advisor in French and Fracophone Studies, candidates in all languages must meet with Dr. Shawn Morrison, 404 J.C. Long Building, morrisonsh@cofc.edu, for additional information as soon as possible. Requirements include:
- admission to and successful completion of the approved Teacher Education Program
- a passing score on PRAXIS II World Language Test in French
- a passing score on the Praxis II Principles of Learning and Teaching Test
- a rating of Advanced Low in French on the official OPI test
- and the successful completion of the content major in French, with its specific course requirements and GPA requirements (see below).
In order to be admitted to the Clinical Internship (EDFS 460), candidates must have met the following requirements:
- Completion of all French and Francophone Studies course requirements for the French and Francophone Studies major in Education.
- 3.00 GPA in French and Francophone Studies courses
- 3.00 GPA in EDFS courses
- 2.50 overall GPA
When declaring teacher certification in French and Francophone Studies through the Program of Study Management System (POSM), students must first select "Declare or Add a Major" and then "Secondary Education Cognate" from the major list. Once this selection is made, a second menu box will appear with a list of the associated majors. Select the French and Francophone Studies major and follow the on-screen instructions.
French and Francophone StudiesMajor Requirements for Teacher Certification Minor
Credit Hours: 33+
French and Francophone Studies Education Majors must complete the following two courses as their 6 credit hour Elective Requirement:
Phonetics and Advance Language Study (3) PR: FREN 313 and FREN 314, and either FREN 320 or 321; or instructor permission |
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Advanced French Grammar (3) PR: FREN 313 and FREN 314; or instructor permission |
