Academic Programs Catalog

College of Arts and Letters

Department of Romance and Classical Studies

Undergraduate Programs
Minor in French

The Minor in French, which is administered by the Department of Romance and Classical Studies, will provide students the opportunity to acquire advanced knowledge of the French language and French and Francophone cultures.

The minor is available as an elective to students who are enrolled in bachelor’s degree programs at Michigan State University other than the Bachelor of Arts Degree in French.  With the approval of the department and college that administers the student’s degree program, the courses that are used to satisfy the minor may also be used to satisfy the requirements for the bachelor’s degree.

Students who plan to complete the requirements for the minor should consult an undergraduate advisor in French.

Requirements for the Minor in French

1. All of the following courses (15 credits):
FRN 310 Stepping into the 20th Century and Beyond 3
FRN 320 Exploring Diversity and Minorities in the Francosphere 3
FRN 330 Progressing in French Pronunciation 3
FRN 340 Connecting with the Literatures of the Francosphere 3
FRN 350 Connecting with the Cultures of the Francosphere 3
Note: FRN 391 Special Topics in Study Abroad may substitute for one of the 300-level required courses.
2. Complete an additional 6 credits from the following in French courses at the 400-level, as approved by the student's academic advisor.
FRN 420 French for Professional Uses 3
FRN 430 Perspectives in the French Language 3
FRN 440 Perspectives in Literature and the Arts of the Francosphere 3
FRN 450 Perspectives in the Cultures of the Francosphere 3
FRN 491 Special Topics in Study Abroad 3