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:
Introduction to the Discipline:
*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:
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/LFR-234.