French (Minor)
Pamela O'Brien, Ph.D., Dean, School of Arts, Sciences and Business
Rachel L. Burk, Ph.D., Chair
Marcela Valencia, Ph.D.
Degrees offered
Campuses
Bienvenue à notre programme de français! Our program of study integrates exciting interactive technology, small classes, communication-focused coursework and individualized attention. Our students take French from the classroom into the NDMU community and the larger world via study abroad, service learning, language-exchange partners, internships and a partnership with the Alliance Française of Baltimore.
The French Minor requires 21 credit hours (7 courses) beginning at the 200-level. Students who place out of LFN-233 and 234 will take 27 credits (six courses). All Minors, including native speakers, must take LFN-301 and LFN-302. Students who place into the 300-level must complete a minimum of 18 credits (six courses) in order to minor in the language. They may substitute one 300- or 400- level literature, culture or linguistics course for 233/234.
Required Courses for The French Minor
Language Skills:
LFR-233 French for Oral Proficiency (3)
LFR-234 French for Written Proficiency (3)
LFR-301 Advanced French Conversation and Composition I (3)
LFR-302 Advanced French Conversation and Composition II (3)
Introduction to the Discipline:
LFN-201 The World of Language (taught in English) (3)
LFR-258* Readings in French and Francophone Literature (3)
*For native speakers who have successfully completed a literature course in English, LFR-258 should be replaced by one 300-level literature course in French.
Culture and Civilization:
LFR-358 French and Francophone Culture and Civilization (3)
International studies Majors who minor in language are not required to take a culture course. They may complete the Minor with 18 credits (six courses).
Students who place into the 300-level must complete a minimum of 18 credits (six courses) in order to minor in French. They may substitute one 300- or 400- level literature, culture or Linguistics course for LFR-233/234.